How to Cut Carrot Sticks
You can save money buying whole carrots and cutting them into carrot sticks instead of buying baby carrots.
Servings: 5
Calories: 37kcal
Cost: $0.75
Equipment
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- large airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole carrots
Instructions
- Wash and peel the carrots. Cut off the ends.
- Chop each carrot into stick-length chunks.
- Split each chunk in half, lengthwise. Cut each half in half again, lengthwise.
- Store the carrot sticks in an airtight container. For best results, add cool water to the container to keep the carrot sticks from drying out.
Notes
Carrot sticks are good stored in the refrigerator for at least a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 290mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15155IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg