Carrot

You can get carrots in other natural hues of white, yellow and a deep shade of purple, beyond the common orange. Did you know, the first documented carrots were purple or white in color. The orange vegetables we know today were developed after a genetic mutation caused purple carrots, which have a yellow-orange core, to lose their color and turn a solid orange.

Dishes That Use Carrot

Carrots are a versatile ingredient that can be used in many different types of dishes, from soups to salads to main courses. Here are three examples of dishes that use carrots:

Carrot Soup*

A creamy soup made with pureed carrots, onions, and chicken or vegetable broth. It is often flavored with ginger or other spices.

Carrot Cake

A classic dessert made with grated carrots, flour, sugar, and spices. It is often topped with cream cheese frosting.

Moroccan Carrot Salad

A tangy and spicy salad made with grated carrots, lemon juice, cumin, and cilantro. It is often served as a side dish or appetizer in Moroccan cuisine.