Carrots are the basis of almost any dish: soup, stew, salad, puree. But in its raw form it is rough, and cooking takes a long time, especially if you are waiting for a hot lunch. And steam from the stove in November is not always appropriate.
In fact, everything is simpler. Carrots can be made soft and sweet in 12 minutes.
How to do:
- Peel the carrots and cut them into slices or cubes.
- Place in a baking dish.
- Sprinkle with a teaspoon of vegetable oil. It will enhance the sweetness and soften the fiber.
- Cover with foil.
- Place in the oven preheated to 200°C for 12 minutes.
Cooked carrots are easily mashed with a fork, acquiring a rich orange hue and natural sweetness without sugar or cooking. You can immediately add it to a salad, put it in soup, serve it as a side dish, or beat it into a warm puree.
Thanks to this life hack, you save time, don’t dirty the stove, and save more vitamins than when cooking.
Bon appetit!
Question and answer:
How to quickly cook carrots?
Bake it in the oven: 12 minutes at 200°C with a spoonful of butter under foil. It will become soft and sweet, just like after boiling, but without steam or washing up.
Is it possible to cook carrots in the microwave?
Yes, but it turns out watery. Roasting in the oven gives a richer flavor and texture.
