Once upon a time, there was a somewhat forgotten root, growing timidly in the vegetable gardens of Persia... 🌱 Centuries later, it became the star of French plates: the carrot .
Orange, crunchy, sweet, economical, and 100% local, the carrot is a true treasure. It pleases children and adults alike, fits into every dish, and is the epitome of good French eating.
🍴 How to consume and store it?
Carrots can be stored for about 1 to 2 weeks in the vegetable drawer of your refrigerator. To prevent them from becoming soggy, remove the tops upon receipt, as they draw moisture from the root.
In the kitchen, carrots are exceptionally generous: grated raw with a squeeze of lemon 🍋, glazed in butter, roasted in the oven with spices, in a creamy purée or in a detox juice... They also enhance soups, stir-fries, pies, and even cakes (do you know the famous carrot cake 🧁?). In short, they are a culinary chameleon.
📅 What is its season?
🧬 Features
The carrot is an elongated root, usually orange, but also found in purple, yellow, white, or red. Its flesh is firm, juicy, and naturally sweet.
It is very rich in beta-carotene (provitamin A), which is excellent for eyesight and skin. It also contains soft fiber, which is perfect for digestion. There are varieties of early carrots (smaller and tender), or storage carrots (firmer and longer lasting).
💡 Did you know?
Originally, the carrot wasn't orange! It was white or purple, and it was the Dutch, in the 17th century, who selected it to give it its bright color, in homage to the royal family of Oranges 🍊.
Even today, the purple carrot is making a comeback on our plates, to the delight of those curious about taste and color. Another anecdote: during the Second World War, the English made people believe that their excellent night vision came from their massive consumption of carrots, to disguise the use of radar... amazing, right?
💚 Why we love it at Neary
At Neary, we love carrots because they tick all the boxes: tasty, healthy, local, versatile, and affordable. Our producers grow them in land rich in meaning, without pesticides, using old, sometimes forgotten varieties.
It inspires us, nourishes us, connects us to the earth. It's one of the pillars of our seasonal baskets.
🛒 Where to find it?
👉 Carrots are part of our weekly baskets delivered to businesses or homes . Fresh, local, tasty: it's all the taste of common sense!
