Meals made with carrots

The carrot is a plant with thick fleshy root with saturated color that grows underground and thin green leaves appearing above the ground. In selecting the carrots should be borne in mind that the roots should be firm, smooth, relatively clean and bright colors. The more saturated orange carrot has, the greater is its content of beta carotene. Carrots are rich in iodine, and are therefore essential for diseases associated with a decrease of thyroid function.

Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A. The most important natural ingredient of carrots and carrots – fruit nectars and juices are carotenoids, especially important is the most active of them – beta-carotene, from which our body to deliver vitamin A needed incidentally and the proper functioning of vision. Thanks to him, eyes adjust to seeing in the dark. They are a very good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium and dietary fiber. 1 cup or 122 g. Carrots contain 52, 46 calories, 1, 26 g. Protein and 0, 23 g. Fat. Nectars and juices from carrots are delicious and light on the stomach. Improve digestion and deliver very active natural substances. It contains a variety of vitamins and minerals helps us every day to take care of their health and to strengthen the immune system.

It was found that carotene is absorbed more completely and more easily when the food has a fat. Therefore carrot salad should be watered thoroughly with vegetable oil and carrots for dishes cooked must first be smothered in grease.

Carrot salad with corn

 Products: 
3 carrots
3 sprigs fresh garlic
1 small can of sweetcorn
juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 bunch of dill
olive oil
salt

Method of preparation:
Scrape the carrot, finely chop the garlic. Mixed with corn and seasoned with chopped dill, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.

Carrot cream soup

Products:

400 g. Carrots
1-2 medium potatoes
1 onion
parsley
olive oil

Method of preparation:
Cleaned and chopped potatoes and carrots are cooked. As the water boils and add the onion.
Add vegetable seasoning, bouillon cube or your preferred merudiya and a little olive oil. Once everything is cooked, blend the soup.
Serve seasoned with chopped parsley and croutons or domes.

Steamed carrots

Products:

• 3-4 carrots
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• dietary salt

Carrots are not only delicious salad or squeezed juice. They are a wonderful side dish or appetizer when steamed. So cooked, they will keep their precious qualities, taste and nutrients. They stimulate the immune system, improve eyesight and strengthen hair.

Method of preparation:
Peel carrots with potato peeler / cucumber to remove their skin, which had direct access to the soil. Cut them into fingers, as shown in the picture. Steamed until tender, about 15 minutes.
You can season them with olive oil and salt, or eat them directly as a company of your main dish – meat or other strong plant foods (potatoes, beans, etc.).

Cake with carrots and brown sugar

Products:
2 cups flour
2 cups brown sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp soda
1-2 tsp cinnamon
2 pinches salt -3
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed walnuts

Method of preparation:
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl. Stir. Add oil to a trickle and beaten eggs, one at a time. Finally pour carrots and walnuts. Stir the mixture until homogeneous. Bake in greased cake pan 180 degrees, about 40-45 minutes.