Successful carrots

[bunnyjadwiga]

Well, as part of our low-carb diet, we steadfastly ignore the carb and glycemic index of carrots (singing la la la I can't hear you) and pretend that because they are free veggies on Weight Watchers (or used to be) we can have as many as we like. (After looking up the glycemic index of parsnips, we bid them a sorrowful goodbye, but carrots, we

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[bytchearse]

Innnnnteresting!

Would not have thought of grating the carrots for cooking like that. And this despite my use of same for stir-frying. Did any survive as leftovers? If so they might make a good fritter with egg whites and whatever version of flour (almond?) works with your eating plan.

Out of curiosity, how would balsamic of OJ be incorporated into this? I might try either or both.

[bunnyjadwiga]

Actually, I'm eating the leftovers today! I only thought of grating the carrots because of having stir-fried the excess cole-slaw material. Fritters... that's a good idea. We should definitely try that.

I thought I would moisten it at the end with either bitter orange or balsamic vinegar-- finishing liquid-- and see what that did to the flavor. Soy sauce could also work, but I was reveling in the sweetness. :)

[bytchearse]

Cool :-)

Canola oil may be the big baddie but I can't afford to fry in grapeseed oil!