Carrots
Crispy, healthy!
Harvest of the Month is a healthy eating initiative that highlights a different produce item every month. Cooking demos are featured on WEAU-TV 13, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Jackson County and La Crosse County both feature the same produce items.
Carrots Tips & Nutrition
Carrots are 7% natural sugars
The carrot is one of the top 10 most economically important global vegetable crops
Ancient Greeks and Romans ate red, purple and white carrots harvested in the wild.
The green tops of the carrot are edible but not many people eat them.
Ruth Lahmayer Chipps, MS, RDN, CD is Communications Director for Jackson In Action and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She developes recipes and videos and is a member of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
RECIPE: ROASTED CARROTS
Colorful and delicious with
PREP TIME: 5 MINS
COOK TIME: 35 MINS
TOTAL TIME: 40 MINS
INGREDIENTS:
BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. (WEAU)—
Recipes: www.JacksonInAction.org/recipesINGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds carrots (scrubbed and sliced)
1 1/2 pounds parsnips (peeled and sliced)
1 1/2 pounds potatoes (scrubbed and chopped)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl mix all ingredients. Place mixture onto a sheet pan and roast for 20 - 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Add onion, garlic or other veggies for a twist! Note: Can use carrots for the entire recipe if desired.
Serves 10 (1/2 cup per serving)MORE RECIPES: www.JacksonInAction.org/recipes
To view a video of the carrot salad recipe and printable recipe, go to www.JacksonInAction.org/recipes
Roasted Carrots. Photo: Ruth Chipps
Harvest of the Month is a partnership between Jackson County Department of Health and Human Services, Black River Memorial Hospital, Together for Jackson County Kids, Ho-Chunk Nation, UW Extension-Jackson County, Lunda Community Center, Boys and Girls Club, Hansen’s IGA, local school districts, The Library and the community.
More at: www.JacksonInAction.org