Welcome to Tasty Tidbits, your go-to guide for making the most out of the fresh, local produce that you find at Alabama farmers markets, including carrots! Brought to you by Live Well Alabama, each edition highlights a delicious fruit or vegetable, providing nutrition facts, simple storage and cooking tips, and new recipe ideas. Get ready to explore fresh flavors, boost your meals with nutritious ingredients, and enjoy the best of what Alabama’s farms have to offer.

Nutrition Nuggets

• Low in calories and sodium.
• Great source of beta-carotene for healthy eyes and a strong immune system.
• High in fiber to support a healthy digestive system.

How to Store

• Keep separate from ethylene-producing fruits like apples, apricots, and cantaloupe.
• Refrigerate in a plastic bag with tops removed for up to 2 weeks.

How to Prepare

• Wash and dry.
• Remove green tops and peel, if desired.
• Shred or cut into rounds, sticks, strips, or cubes.

How to Enjoy

• Enjoy raw as a crunchy snack with low-fat dressing or veggie dip.
• Roast in the oven or sauté in a stir-fry.
• Add to soups, salads, casseroles, or smoothies.

Did You Know? In addition to orange, carrots come in a variety of colors including red, yellow, white, and purple.

Recipes 

Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 large bunch of carrots, cut into rounds 
• 1 tablespoon olive oil 
• Optional: cumin, garlic powder, parsley, thyme, pepper 

Directions

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, toss carrots with olive oil and desired optional flavorings. 
• Spread the carrot rounds in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 15 to 25 minutes, until fork tender and lightly browned.

Honey Mustard Roasted Carrots 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey 
• 2 tablespoons mustard 
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice 
• 1 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 pound small carrots, chopped 
• Optional garnishes: green onion or chives, slivered almonds, sesame seeds or premade mix such as bagel seasoning 

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.  
• Mix honey, mustard, lemon juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
• Coat carrots with the mixture. Spread carrots evenly on the baking sheet. 
• Bake 20 minutes or until tender. 
• Garnish with desired optional toppings. 

Carrot Cake Energy Bites 

Ingredients

• 1 medium carrot, finely shredded  
• ½ cup nut butter 
• ½ cup maple syrup 
• 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes 
• 2 cups rolled oats 
• ½ teaspoon vanilla 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 

Directions

• Combine all ingredients and roll into balls. 
• Store in the refrigerator. 

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