If you love carrots, you must try these recipes
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Spiralizing carrots makes them a great ingredient to be added to a number of dishes, not to mention they look great and provide a crunchy texture. Not only it gives you an exciting twist but also helps you add more vegetables to your diet or try something new. Here are five creative recipes which showcase just how versatile spiralized carrots can be.
Dish 1
Carrot noodle stir-fry
Carrot noodle stir-fry makes for a quick and nutritious meal option. By replacing traditional noodles with spiralized carrots, you can make a lighter dish that's rich in vitamins and minerals. Just saute the carrot noodles with your choice of vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas. Add soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for flavor. This dish is ideal for those craving healthy without compromising on taste.
Dish 2
Fresh carrot salad with lemon dressing
A fresh carrot salad with lemon dressing is a great way to relish raw spiralized carrots. You can toss in thinly sliced cucumbers and radishes into the carrot spirals for added crunch. Mix it all in a simple lemon dressing made from lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. This refreshing salad makes for a great side dish or light lunch option in warmer months.
Dish 3
Carrot zucchini fritters
Carrot zucchini fritters are a delicious way to add more vegetables to your diet. Simply mix spiralized carrots with grated zucchini, some flour, and spices such as cumin and coriander. Shape small patties and pan-fry them until golden brown on both the sides. The fritters make for an appetizing snack or a side dish, which goes well with yogurt dip or chutney.
Dish 4
Creamy carrot soup with ginger
Creamy carrot soup with ginger is just what you need on those chilly days, and uses spiralized carrots in an interesting way. How to go about it? Saute carrot spirals and onions in vegetable broth until tender. Blend into a smooth consistency with an immersion blender; add coconut milk for creaminess, and ginger slices for a subtle spiciness. This dish makes a perfect starter for dinner parties.
Dish 5
Spicy carrot tacos
Spicy carrot tacos combine seasoned roasted chickpeas and tangy pickled red onions on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves. They are filled with shredded cheese, avocado slices, drizzled with hot sauce, and lime juice on the top. A fusion cuisine explosion of bold flavors everyone will love trying out themselves in a home kitchen setting!