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How to Cut Carrots
How to cut carrots 4 different ways - matchstick, rounds, diced & julienned. Knowing how to cut carrots helps them cook evenly and stay fresh longer!
Prep Time
8 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 25 kcal
Course:
Others
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot rinsed and peeled if desired
Instructions
For Slices
- Using a sharp knife, starting from the bottom of the carrot, begin slicing ⅛ inch slices. Continue until you have reached the top
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For Sticks, Julienne, and Dices
- Remove the top (stem side) of the carrot. Cut the carrot in half across its width, each half should be 2 ½ to 3 inches long.
- Square off the sides of the carrot so you have a rectangle. Continue to cut per desired shape
- For sticks cut ¼ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ¼ inch slabs and cut them into ¼ inch strips
- For julienne, cut ⅛ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ⅛ inch slabs and cut them into ⅛ inch strips
- For dice, cut ¼ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ¼ inch slabs and cut them into ¼ inch strips. Cross cut the strips by ¼ inch to get a cubed dice
Notes
- Tip: Pay attention to how a recipe calls for a carrot to be cut. This is vital to keeping the carrot at its freshest and yummiest for that specific recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
25kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
42mg
(2%)
Potassium
195mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
10191IU
(204%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 25
% Daily Value*
Calories | 25kcal | 1% |
Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
Protein | 1g | 2% |
Fat | 1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Sodium | 42mg | 2% |
Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2g | 8% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 10191IU | 204% |
Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.