carrots
Produce Basics
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CARROTS NUTRITION BENEFITS
STORING
• Vitamin A: helps with seeing at night and helps immune system • Low in calories: helps prevent weight gain
• Remove tops and refrigerate carrots in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. • If dirt is present, rinse off carrot surface and dry completely before storage.
CLEANING • Rinse the carrots under cold running water before eating.
PREPARING • Carrots are great raw with vegetable dips, hummus and low-fat dressing. • Add sliced or grated carrots to any salad for added crunch and color. • If carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave them whole. Slice carrots in 1 ½ inch thick slices. Toss carrots with oil and your favorite seasoning. Then roast at 400°F until slightly soft.
This program is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known in Iowa as Food Assistance, provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more visit www.yesfood.iowa.gov. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, (515) 294-7612. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cathann A. Kress, director, Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa. HS 52 June 2016
www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/content/produce-basics
CARROTS NUTRITION BENEFITS
STORING
• Vitamin A: helps with seeing at night and helps immune system • Low in calories: helps prevent weight gain
• Remove tops and refrigerate carrots in a plastic bag for up to 2 weeks. • If dirt is present, rinse off carrot surface and dry completely before storage.
CLEANING • Rinse the carrots under cold running water before eating.
PREPARING • Carrots are great raw with vegetable dips, hummus and low-fat dressing. • Add sliced or grated carrots to any salad for added crunch and color. • If carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave them whole. Slice carrots in 1 ½ inch thick slices. Toss carrots with oil and your favorite seasoning. Then roast at 400°F until slightly soft.
This program is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known in Iowa as Food Assistance, provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more visit www.yesfood.iowa.gov. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs are available to all without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran. Inquiries can be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 3350 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, (515) 294-7612. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cathann A. Kress, director, Cooperative Extension Service, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa. HS 52 June 2016
