Craving a healthy snack? Learn how to cut carrot sticks that are perfect for dipping or munching! Carrot sticks are a great addition to a veggie tray, lunch box, or side dish to a meal.
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đź‘Ť Why We Love Carrot Sticks
They are nutritious. Carrots are packed with beta-carotene, a red-orange pigment found in some plants and fruits. Our bodies convert beta-carotene into Vitamin A, which we need for healthy vision, bones, teeth and skin.
They are quick and easy to prepare. Carrots are easy to peel and cut into strips or matchsticks. It takes almost no time to cut carrot sticks, and they can last up to a week in the fridge.
They make a great snack. Carrot sticks make for a great snack on their own, paired with hummus, your favorite salad dressing, or even peanut or almond butter.
They are perfect for little hands! We love popping carrot sticks into our kids' lunches, and they go great with peeled celery sticks and cucumbers, especially if you try this cool trick to cut cucumbers for kids.
🤔 How Thin Is Too Thin?
There are tons of variations when it comes to length. Kitchn gives a great overview of the terms used to describe some basic cuts of carrots and carrots sticks.
One popular method of cutting ultra thin carrot sticks is the Julienne method. In traditional French cuisine, this method refers to cutting carrots into thin, matchstick-sized pieces. While Julienned carrots make great additions to salads, stir fries, and soups, our goal in this tutorial is to make carrot sticks sized for dipping and/or munching. For that reason, our carrot sticks have a slightly thicker cut- about 2-3 inches long and ½-inch by ½-inch thick- which make them easier to grasp and dip.
đź›’ Ingredients
You will only need whole carrots!
Note: Avoid buying carrots that are cracked or soft. Smooth and firm carrots are ideal.
👩‍🍳 Instructions
- Wash, peel and slice off ends of carrot.
- Slice carrot in half or into thirds.
- Cut each chunk in half lengthwise.
- Slice each piece in half again. Repeat to achieve desired thickness of each cut carrot stick.
Notes: To peel carrots, we love this traditional Veggie Peeler or Opinel's peeler for little hands. If kids are helping out, we recommend Curious Chef knives for cutting or slicing carrots.
âť“ FAQ
Yes, carrots can be eaten in a variety of ways, including uncooked. If you don't like the crunch of raw carrots, you can also steam, boil or roast them.
Carrot sticks can be as long or short as you'd like. For optimal grasping and dipping, we recommend cutting carrot sticks about 2-3 inches long and ½-inch by ½-inch thick.
Cut carrots can can last up to a week or more in the fridge, depending on how they are stored. Ideally they should be kept in an airtight container. For best results, you may add a little bit of cool water to the container to keep carrots from drying out.
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🥕 How to Cut Carrot Sticks
Equipment
- peeler
- cutting board
- knife
Ingredients
- 1-2 whole carrots
Instructions
- Wash, peel and slice off ends of carrot.
- Slice carrot in half or into thirds.
- Cut each chunk in half lengthwise.
- Slice each piece in hand again. Repeat to achieve desired thickness of each stick.
Notes
Nutrition
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. While we are not certified nutritionists, we work with a WordPress-integrated nutrition API to calculate our recipes' ingredient values.
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