Nutritional elements

Carrot sprouts don't have many calories, on the contrary they are often indicated in diets, also to break up hunger moments between one meal and another. They contain:

• vitamins of group A,
• Beta-carotene and of groups B, C, E.
• Mineral salts (potassium, calcium and phosphorus)
• Magnesium
• Zinc

For 100 grams of raw carrots and without any seasoning, the calorie intake is about 35 calories. This is because carrots are mostly composed of water, followed by carbohydrates and proteins in very small percentages. Fats are practically absent.

CARROT SPROUTS: THE USES IN THE KITCHEN

Carrots are eaten in a thousand different ways. Obviously they keep their values ​​better if they are not cooked. Possibly better to steam cook, thus avoiding the dispersion of the excipients in the water. They lend themselves well to both simple and elaborate dishes, savory and sweet.

In fact, due to their sugary characteristic, they can also be used for the preparation of cakes.

Carrot sprouts are used to accompany salads or to be placed in minestrone and sautéed dishes. Even in simple sandwiches, perhaps with meat, they will bring the right degree of freshness to the palate, giving it a more particular flavour.

Suggestion

A simple salad with the addition of carrot sprouts will make the dish more special, which will amaze your guests.