Healthy and tasty: Must-try carrot dishes
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Carrots are a versatile and nutritious vegetable that can be added to a wide range of dishes. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, they make the perfect addition to wholesome everyday meals. From raw to roasted and stewed, carrots bring flavor and color to any dish. Here are some delightful carrot recipes that can easily become a part of your meal rotation.
Soup recipe
Carrot and lentil soup
Carrot and lentil soup makes a hearty option ideal for lunch or dinner. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add chopped carrots, red lentils, vegetable broth, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Simmer until lentils turn tender. Blend mixture until smooth for a creamy texture or leave it chunky if you prefer it that way. This soup is filling and packed with nutrients.
Salad recipe
Roasted carrot salad with quinoa
Roasted carrot salad with quinoa has a refreshing twist to the traditional salad. Toss sliced carrots with olive oil, salt, pepper and roast 'em till caramelized. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa with the roasted carrots. Add chopped parsley/mint for freshness, along with lemon juice dressing made from lemon juice mixed with olive oil and honey to taste.
Stir-fry recipe
Carrot stir-fry with tofu
For quick weekday meals, try carrot stir-fry with tofu. Marinate tofu cubes in soy sauce, ginger, garlic paste, and sesame seeds. Pan-fry until golden. Add bell peppers, broccoli, and julienned carrots. Toss over high heat with a bit of soy sauce and sesame oil. Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Serve with steamed rice or noodles.
Muffin recipe
Spiced carrot muffins
Spiced carrot muffins make for an amazing breakfast snack. Combine grated carrots, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, vanilla extract, milk and yogurt. Optionally, add nuts and raisins. Pour the batter into greased muffin tins. Bake in a preheated oven at degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes until golden. Let them cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.