Carrot tops are edible!
There are too many vitamins, minerals and too much fiber in them to say no
to those carrot tops!
Silly us, we are discarding our carrots tops then we go buy some kale…! That said, I still buy kale but much less, now that I know how nutritious carrot tops are! My favorite way to use them is this: I wash and freeze them while they are still nice and fresh. I then add some in my smoothies. A little at a time (or more, to taste) will either be unnoticeable or will add just a nice little punch to my smoothie.
Here’s what I do—it’s simple: I wash them and freeze them while they’re still fresh and crisp. No need to blanch them or do anything else. Then, little by little, I add them to my smoothies. The taste is unnoticeable, but all the good stuff (vitamins and all) is there!
Carrot tops also make an excellent topping for pizzas.
I even add some to chocolate brownies sometimes. They hide perfectly and it is a great way to increase vegetables in your diet!
Tons of other ideas can be found online!
Note 1: Carrot stems are too stringy to use and lack significant nutrients, but they can still be added to broths or composted to help reduce food waste.
Note 2: Use organic or pesticide-free carrots to ensure the best quality and minimize exposure to harmful chemicals.
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