Seasonal List of Produce

Carrots

Description
A delicious carrot is a thing to be treasured; both sweet and healthy – carrots are full of vitamin A, beta-carotene, fiber, calcium, potassium, and other trace minerals. As members of the umbelliferae family, carrots are relations of celery, cilantro, dill, fennel, parsley and the roadside flower Queen Anne’s Lace.

Preparation
A few eating options: Slice or grate raw carrots for salads; add chopped or sliced carrots to stir-fries or soups (remember that carrots can take a while to cook and may need to pre-cook before other vegetables are added); sauté and blend the carrots into a puree or soup. Carrot greens are also edible and can be used as a parsley substitute (their flavor can be strong, so taste as you go).