We asked the experts.
When it comes to carrots, there are plenty of pre-peeled options in the produce department.
It’s well-known that we could use more veggies in our diets.
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There are enough hurdles to getting theminimum recommendationinto our meal plans and produce prep shouldn’t be another.
Do You Have to Peel Carrots?
Why Peel Carrots?
If we can just skip the carrot peeler, why do you have to peel carrots?
There are some good culinary reasons to peel.
Steaming or certain raw applications may be better peeled, says Hilowitz.
If you are going for a uniform visual look and texture, we suggest peeling.
When to Skip Peeling Carrots
Juicing androasting carrotsare good times to avoid peeling, says Hilowitz.
Blanchard sometimes determines whether she’ll leave the peel on based on the carrot’s exterior.
Blanchard points out another benefit of not peeling carrots:less food waste.
To answer the question, “Do you have to peel carrots?”
it’s mostly a matter of preference.
Don’t put carrot peels in the garbage disposal if you decide to peel your carrots.
They can cause clogs.
Peel into a trash can or add toyour compost.
Whatever your choice, you’ll enjoy the health benefits of carrots.
Both peeled and unpeeled carrots have many benefits.
Add asavory side dishto any meal withroasted vegetables and chickpeas.
