• April 28, 2024

The carrot has a high content of vitamin A or beta carotenes, which is why it is recommended to prevent and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and degenerative diseases.

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food(SAGARPA) from Mexico, the carrot promotes the health of the skin and eyesight. It also has vitamin C, which protects the immune system and fiber, which maintains healthy levels of glucose and cholesterol.

In GetQoralHealth we give you a healthy and nutritious recipe to enjoy the benefits of the carrot. Enjoy your meal!

"CREAM" OF CARROTS AND POPE

INGREDIENTS

(2 servings)

4 carrots

2 potatoes

1 bay leaf

½ L of water or vegetable broth

1 pinch of cinnamon

Lemon zest

PROCESS

1) Boil the water or broth with 1 bay leaf while you peel and cut the potatoes.

2) When you are ready, add the potatoes.

3) Clean and cut the carrots into pieces so they cook more quickly

4) Add the carrots to the broth and boil for 10 min.

5) Remove the bay leaf and liquefy the "cream" until it is smooth.

6) Add a pinch of cinnamon and salt if necessary.

7) Continue cooking for another 5 minutes mixing to prevent the cream from sticking.

8) At the time of serving, add a pinch of lemon zest.

It can be served warm or cold with whole croutons (½ cup).

Remember to choose bright and intense orange carrots, firm and without bumps. Wash them with water, soap and fiber; Rinse very well. The months of greatest carrot production are April, May, August, September, October and November.And you, did you include carrots in your diet?

NUTRITIONAL PROPERTIES (carrot)

(1/2 cup)

WEIGHT: 55 g

ENERGY: 23 kcal

CARBON HYDRATES: 4.1 g

FIBER: 1.5 g

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Video Medicine: Carrots (April 2024).