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DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
It is a root vegetable. It is usually orange, but it can be white, purple, red… It grows a rosette of leaves and then it grows a large root.
MONTH OF PLANTATION
MONTH OF PLANTATION
Early spring to midsummer
MOON PHASES
MOON PHASES
Best plainting during the waning moon
MONTH OF HARVESTING
MONTH OF HARVESTING
50 to 60 days from the planting date
NUTRIENTS
NUTRIENTS
The root contain high quantities of alpha and beta carotene. They are a source of vitamin K and B6. They contain very little fat and protein
A RECIPE
A RECIPE
SWEET CARROT PURÉE
SWEET CARROT PURÉE
Ingredients
Butter
2 onions thinly sliced
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 kg carrot sliced
A bunch of parsley, finely chopped.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan and cook the onions and sugar together for 20-30 mins, stirring from time to time, until very soft and dark golden.
- Meanwhile, boil or steam the carrots for 15-20 mins until very tender. Drain well and return to the pan. Add the caramelised onions and using a hand blender, whizz to make a smooth purée. Stir with the parsley and serve.
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