Love Me Some Rainbow Carrots
Picked these up at the local grocery store in my hood! Carrots are jammed with nutrients and standard orange carrots contain beta and alpha carotene pigments-this promotes vitamin A production by the body, which is essential for healthy eyes. Here is a brief breakdown of the other colors and their health benefits:
Purple: Anthocyanin, beta and alpha carotene pigment. Purple carrots typically have an orange core, and their pigment-related nutrients may provide additional vitamin A and prevent heart disease.
Red: Lycopene and beta-carotene pigment. Lycopene is the same red pigment that gives tomatoes their deep color and is linked to a lower risk of certain cancers, such as prostate cancer.
Yellow: Xanthophylls and lutein. Both are linked to cancer prevention and better eye health.
White: The nutrients don’t come from the pigment but from the fiber, which promotes healthy digestion.
Sautéed Brown Butter Garlic Rainbow Carrots
Ingredients: (all organic if possible)
¼ cup grass-fed butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
Rainbow carrots, sliced
¼ cup red onion, chopped
Sea salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
In a medium sized skillet add the butter. Cook over medium heat and whisk the butter to brown. It will become frothy and start to have a nutty aroma. Then it will turn brown.
Add the garlic, sliced carrots and red onion. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they become soft and tender. Add sea salt and pepper to taste.
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