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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
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  1. Using a sharp knife, starting from the bottom of the carrot, begin slicing ⅛ inch slices. Continue until you have reached the top
For Sticks, Julienne, and Dices
  1. 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.
  2. Square off the sides of the carrot so you have a rectangle. Continue to cut per desired shape
  3. For sticks cut ¼ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ¼ inch slabs and cut them into ¼ inch strips
  4. For julienne, cut ⅛ inch slabs from each rectangle. Then stack the ⅛ inch slabs and cut them into ⅛ inch strips
  5. 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.

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