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Default Do you need to peel carrots?

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"Theron" > wrote:

> More about carrots. If you're making a stew or braised dish, do you need to
> peel the carrots? Why can't you just scrub them thoroughly. I think there's
> more flavor in the skin, and most likely there's more vitamin and nutrient
> content near the surface.
> Any thoughts?
> Does anyone do this?
>
> Ed


I've never seen the point in peeling carrots... and I never do.
If I feel the need for peeled carrots, I just buy the "baby" carrots.

Most of the time, I just rinse them off and roast them whole or steam
them in 1" chunks.

Works for us!
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