Carrots
About the ingredient carrots. Including 3,593 recipes with carrots, nutrition data, photos, and where to find it.
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What are carrots?
Carrots can be eaten in lots of ways. Only 3% of the β-carotene in raw carrots is released during digestion. This can be improved to 39% by pulping, cooking and adding cooking oil.
Alternatively they may be chopped and boiled, fried or steamed, and cooked in soups and stews, as well as baby and pet foods. A well known dish is carrots julienne.
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Grated carrots are used in carrot cakes , as well as carrot puddings, an old English dish thought to have originated in the early 1800s. The greens are edible as a leaf vegetable, but are rarely eaten by humans. Together with onion and celery, carrots are one of the primary vegetables used in a mirepoix to make various broths.
The carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolized into vitamin A in humans when bile salts are present in the intestines. Massive overconsumption of carrots can cause carotenosis, a benign condition in which the skin turns orange. Carrots are also rich in dietary fibre, antioxidants, and minerals.
Lack of Vitamin A can cause poor vision , including night vision, and vision can be restored by adding Vitamin A back into the diet.
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup chopped (128g)Where found
Carrots are usually found in the produce section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Carrots are a member of the Vegetables and Vegetable Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do carrots weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 cup chopped | 128 grams |
| 1 cup grated | 110 grams |
| 1 cup strips or slices | 122 grams |
| 1 large (7-1/4" to 8-/1/2" long) | 72 grams |
| 1 medium | 61 grams |
| 1 small (5-1/2" long) | 50 grams |
| 1 slice | 3 grams |
| 1 strip large (3" long) | 7 grams |
| 1 strip medium | 4 grams |
Related
Vegetables and Vegetable Products
| In Chinese: | 红萝卜 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | carottes | |
| en español: | zanahorias |
Recipes using carrots
There are 3593 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Always Loved Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian Chili with bulgur and vegetables--Vegetarian chili: hot satisfying dish for fans of meatless mains.
Paneer Basmati Pilaf--Paneer Pulao
Paneer Pulao is a delightful and mildly aromatic Indian rice dish that combines basmati rice with paneer, which is a type of Indian cottage cheese.
Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup
Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.
Chicken Stir-Fry
A delightful feast of succulent chunks of chicken, mingling harmoniously with the fresh crunch of broccoli, celery, and carrots, all coated in a delectable savory sauce. This dish presents a perfect amalgamation of flavors and textures, making it a feast for both your taste buds and your eyes.
6 Minute Veggie Salad
Feel too lazy to cook? Try a quick delicious and refreshing salad, serve it with a few slices of crusty bread. A quick simple and tasty yet light meal within about 6 minutes.
Beef & Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)
A beef vegetable soup made with homemade stock made one day ahead, featuring tender shredded beef, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful meal loaded with beefy goodness.
Beef & Vegetable Soup No. 2 (Instant Pot or not)
A beef vegetable soup made with homemade stock made one day ahead, featuring tender shredded beef, diced vegetables, and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful meal loaded with beefy goodness.
Vegetable Spaghetti Sauce
This delicious spaghetti sauce is loaded with heart healthy ingredients. After trying this sauce, you will always skip the store-bought ones.
Cucumber Soup with Spring Vegetables
All veggies are young, fresh and full of spring garden aroma. Is there anything more lovely?
Carrot-Leek Soup with Thyme
This creamy, smooth, flavorful carrot and leek soup is perfect when carrots are at their peak. The soup is easy to make and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Garnished with fresh thyme leaves for an extra touch of flavor and sophistication.
Easy Sweet & Sour Veggie Salad
Sweet, sour and slightly spicy. Cucumber, sweet bell pepper, carrots, wood ears and smoked tofu are tossed with rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, soy sauce and Korean chili pepper. A very tasty side dish that goes well with all your favorite Korean dishes or most of the main courses.
Manchow Soup
This is a Chinese-style soup popular in Indian Chinese cuisine due to its ease of preparation and hot spicy taste. The soup uses a spicies that adds lot of flavor to the soup.
