Carrot
facts and general information about carrots.
Carrots are Available:
Grown in the summer. Available year round in the grocery stores.
How Do Carrots Grow:
A Carrot is grown from a tiny seed. It is a root vegetable like onions.
What to Look for When Buying Carrots:
If the tops are on, look for crisp leaves with no moldy or mushy parts
to them, nor any cracks or nicks on the carrots. If prepackaged inspect
bag closely.
Carrot Storage Tips:
Store in refrigerator
How to Cook Carrots:
Wash well and peel. Eat as is or as a snack or chopped in salads,
soups,
side dishes.
Carrot Nutrition Facts:
Carrots
are high in Beta Carotene which helps in healthy vision. They also help
your heart and immune system be healthy. Carrots are also a
great
source of fiber and Vitamin C.
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1 lb. ground beef
2 1/2 Cups grated or pureed carrots
1/2 Cup diced celery
1/2 Cup diced green peppers
1/2 Cup diced or pureed onions
Salt and pepper
Brown hamburger in a large saucepan or stock pan. Season with salt and
pepper. Puree carrots and diced remaining vegetables. You can also
puree all the vegetables if your kids prefer not eating chunky
vegetables. Add vegetables (carrots, celery, green peppers and onions)
to the meat and cook on low 5-10 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients to the pan.
4 Cups tomato juice
1 1/2 Cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
2 cans cream of celery soup
Stir together and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Read Carrot
Soup and then make
the carrot soup above.
Kids Cooking Video: Recipe for Carrot Salad
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