Purple carrots contain anti-inflammatory compounds which have the ability to help lower cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar levels – great news for those dealing with metabolic syndrome! (21-22)
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Braised Purple Carrots
Purple carrots are vibrant, delicious and chock full of antioxidants – not to mention offering unique health benefits, including reduced metabolic syndrome risk and cholesterol and blood pressure reduction.
Carrots are low-cal and packed with dietary fiber, helping keep you full for an extended period of time and decreasing snacking habits. In addition, carrots provide ample sources of protein.
Dutch growers began crossing purple carrots with orange ones during the 17th century to develop varieties more resistant to diseases and pests; however, orange varieties lost many of their nutritional qualities, such as higher concentrations of alpha and beta carotene.
Farmers have recently come back around to growing heirloom purple carrots to bring back their vibrant colors and superior nutrition. Braising these gorgeous vegetables brings out their natural sweetness while caramelizing it for an incredibly flavorful side dish that your whole family will adore.
Southwestern Carrots
When we think of carrots, our minds often wander to images of bright orange veggies with crunchy and vibrant crunch that add an irresistibly crunchy crunch to salads, beef roasts or as an easy snack. But did you know these delicious root vegetables come in many other hues – including purple? Purple carrots (Daucus carota) provide additional antioxidant benefits such as anthocyanins that may delay cell aging.
Purple carrots can be cooked a variety of ways, ranging from roasting them to sauteeing in oil or butter, while they’re also great as part of soups or stews.
Try making this quick, simple, and nutritious homemade lacto-fermented southwestern carrot recipe for an exciting twist on traditional pickles! Bring in flavors such as garlic, cumin and cilantro for a flavorful dish sure to compliment any entree.
Carrot Cake
Carrot cake is an award-winning treat and makes an ideal dessert to serve at holiday meals or birthday celebrations. Its soft crumb is filled with grated carrots and crunchy nuts for maximum texture; then top it off with sweet, tart cream cheese frosting for the perfect final touch!
Purple carrots feature an irresistibly speckled surface and add an intriguingly colorful flair to this decadent cake. Their distinctive hue is created by anthocyanins – natural anti-oxidants – but you can easily make this dish with regular orange carrots instead or even combine both varieties together for an aesthetically pleasing result.
To prepare this cake, preheat your oven to 350degF and lightly grease two 9-inch round pans. Whisk the sugars, oil and eggs in a medium bowl. In another bowl sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into another sifter before mixing together with wet ingredients – until just mixed and with only streaks of flour remaining visible – adding dry ingredients until just combined before stirring in carrots and pecans before dividing into pans.
Roasted Purple Carrots
Purple carrots can be cooked using similar techniques as orange carrots; whether baked, braised, or steamed – roasting brings out their sweetness, sauteing adds caramelized flavors while boiling preserves their color and keeps its hue.
Purple carrots add an eye-catching pop of color and texture to salads or crunchy snacks alike. Try mixing them in with some light vinaigrette for an irresistibly fresh salad experience, or use them to top soups and stews for added dimension.
This salad features an acai berry-infused dressing to provide a nutritious and healthful dish, making it the ideal lunch or dinner option. Purple carrots contain antioxidants such as anthocyanins that have numerous health benefits including protection from cardiovascular disease, slowing aging processes, blood clot prevention and immune boosting; in addition they may assist in weight control, strengthening bones and eye disorders prevention – adding this vibrant vegetable into your diet can bring all these advantages plus more!