Have you ever discovered a bag of carrots in the refrigerator that has gone limp and soft? Before discarding them, give them a chance.
If your carrots appear sad and floppy, they might require a little tender loving care to regain their crispness. Reviving forgotten carrots is easy — roasted, pickled, dehydrated or shredded, they can be turned into many nutritious and delicious recipes.
With their natural sweetness and abundant nutrients, carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables available. At Second Harvest, we have redistributed millions of pounds of carrots and know that the nutritious vegetable is a staple to many of our charitable partners and the families they support. We’ve
discovered that if you scrub (no need to peel and waste the nutrients beneath the skin!) carrots and chop them down to a manageable size on the day they land in your kitchen, they are more likely to be eaten as snacks and not forgotten in a back at the back of your refrigerator.
The important thing is to be sure you are using all the nutrients that come in the entirety of the type of carrot that works for you. There is no wrong way to eat these delicious vegetables, only a variation of more right choices. If you buy a freshly picked bunch with the tops on, use the greens; if you buy a bag and plan to peel them, use the peels. I’m happy to share some easy ways to get the maximum bang for your buck.
Buying and Storing Checklist
Tips for purchasing and storing carrots for maximum freshness. Click here to read the full story.
Veggie Peel Soup Base
There’s no need to peel your carrots, but if you do, go through the extra step of scrubbing well first with a
clean mushroom or even a nail brush before peeling. Reserve the peels with onion skins, garlic skins or other
root peelings. Click here to read the full story.
Carrot Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut made with cabbage can be a bit aggressive for some palates, so making it with carrots adds a
sweetness that makes this healthy fermented vegetable an excellent condiment. Click here to read the full story.
Carrot Breakfast Loaf with Muffin Mix
A simple recipe using your favorite bran muffin mix and carrots for a delicious breakfast loaf. Click here to read the full recipe.
Pickled Carrot Tops
Don’t throw away those leafy green carrot tops! Instead, make pickled carrot tops with multiple uses. Click here to read the full recipe.
Roasted Carrot Side Dish & Soup
When carrots look sad and have lost their crunch, they can still be saved for uses other than eating out of hand. Click here to read the full recipe.
