Carrots For April

Top Ten Ways to Enjoy Carrotscarrots

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  1. Sweet & Spicy. Combine sweet carrots with stimulating spices to get an irresistible surprise for your taste buds. Video: How To Spice Up Your Carrots

  2. Just Grab & Go. Carrots are a great mobile snack and are the perfect ‘keep you busy’ snack at home. Just peel and enjoy!

  3. Slow Cooked & Delectable. Add carrots to all of your favorite soups and slow-cooker recipes. They’re quite tasty in our Turkey Cranberry Stew.

  4. Peanut Butter Dip. Peanut butter isn’t just for celery anymore. Grab some baby carrots and dip away!

  5. Add Some Crunch & Vitamin A. Top any favorite salad with sliced or grated carrots.

  6. Add a Sweet Glaze. Combine 100% orange juice, a small amount of brown sugar, and butter in a frying pan. Sauté until combined. Roll cooked carrots in mixture, let cool and enjoy!

  7. Homemade Asian Take-Out. Combine sliced carrots, brown rice, one egg, all of your other favorite vegetables, and a small amount of low-sodium soy sauce in a wok. Stir-fry then enjoy a simple Asian-flavored main dish.

  8. Dip ‘em! Carrots are great with vegetable dips, hummus and low-fat dressing. Recipe: Carrot Tuna Vegetable Dip

  9. Power Smoothie. Blend carrots, pineapple juice, low-fat yogurt and honey into a bright orange concoction. Recipe: Power Gold Smoothie

  10. Carrot Casserole. Combine shredded carrots, low-fat shredded cheese and a small amount of margerine. Top with crumbled whole wheat crackers. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.