Have you ever discovered a bag of carrots in the refrigerator that has gone limp and soft? Before discarding them, give them a chance. If your carrots appear sad and floppy, they might require a little tender loving care to regain their crispness. Reviving forgotten carrots is easy — roasted, pickled, dehydrated or shredded, they can be turned into many nutritious and delicious recipes.
With their natural sweetness and abundant nutrients, carrots are one of the most versatile vegetables available. At Second Harvest, we have redistributed millions of pounds of carrots and know that the nutritious vegetable is a staple to many of our charitable partners and the families they support. We’ve discovered that if you scrub (no need to peel and waste the nutrients beneath the skin!) carrots and chop them down to a manageable size on the day they land in your kitchen, they are more likely to be eaten
