Not everything is tasty and healthy. But this statement does not apply to carrots. There are tons of dishes from this root vegetable, which are served not only at home, but also in public places such as a cafe or restaurant.
Carrots are one of the few vegetables that boasts an abundant amount of substances that are useful and necessary for the body. This root vegetable has antibacterial properties and serves as an antiseptic. Provides assistance in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system and even hypertension. The intake of fresh carrot juice will help cleanse the liver, increase immunity and improve vision in adults and children.
Carrot puree soup
Some will say that soup cannot be a delicacy, but this opinion is erroneous. You will understand this when you taste the delicious and sweet carrot soup.
It will take for 1 liter of any broth:
processed cheese - 100 grams;
carrots - 350 grams;
turnip onions - 2 pcs;
greens to your liking;
spices - pepper and salt;
vegetable oil - 1 spoon.
Peel the onions and carrots. Cut both into small cubes. Put the onion in a frying pan with vegetable oil and fry it until golden brown. Then add the carrots to the onion and fry everything together for exactly 1 minute. Put finely chopped cheese into boiling broth and season with spices. When it boils again, add the vegetables.
Cook over low heat until tender. Then remove and let it brew for 10 minutes. Pass everything through a blender so that the soup is fluffy. Pour the finished dish into plates and decorate with herbs to taste.
Carrot and apple casserole
For 4 servings you will need:
carrots and apples - 300 grams each;
chicken eggs - 2 pcs;
sugar and flour - 4 tbsp each spoons;
cinnamon and baking powder - 1 teaspoon each;
sunflower oil - 3 tablespoons;
raisins - 100 grams;
powdered sugar - 2 tablespoons.
First you need to beat the sugar and eggs. Pass the peeled and coreless apples through a meat grinder. Do the same with peeled carrots. Squeeze out excess juice. Combine the beaten egg and apple-carrot mixture. Add raisins, baking powder and cinnamon with flour there. Mix everything carefully so as not to disturb the airiness of the mass.
Put the dough in a greased dish and place in the oven for half an hour. Sprinkle the finished casserole with powdered sugar. You can add honey to the casserole or, for example, sour cream - to your taste.
There are other varieties besides orange carrots. It can be white, yellow and even purple. It looks very impressive as a decoration of dishes or as a component of salads. For children who do not really want to eat carrots, its colored varieties are a real way out.
Carrot Banana Pie
The most common dessert made from carrots is carrot cake with added fruit. To prepare it, take:
- 400 grams of flour;
- a bag of baking powder;
- a teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg;
- a glass of brown sugar;
- 150 grams of walnuts;
- 3 eggs;
- 500 grams of carrots;
- 1 banana;
- 100 ml of corn oil.
Beat the egg whites with a blender or food processor until fluffy, add the yolks, beat again. Grate the carrots and banana finely, chop the nuts. Combine all dry ingredients, then add the rest, stir. Place the tart batter in a greased baking dish and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes.
