Harvesting carrot tops for the winter can be done in various ways, by drying, freezing, salting and preparing twists. Carrot greens are a source of large amounts of vitamins and nutrients that are required for the human body. This product was used in ancient times as a storehouse of health and strength.
Useful properties and value of carrot tops
Carrots are healthy due to their high content:
- vitamin A;
- potassium;
- calcium;
- vitamin C.
Tops are used as a folk remedy for diseases, as they have a positive effect on the human body:
- cleanses the blood;
- helps with inflammatory processes on the body;
- improves the structure of bone and muscle tissue;
- eliminates swelling;
- strengthens the human immune system.
It is often used in the fight against hemorrhoids, varicose veins and urolithiasis. In some folk recipes, this ingredient is used to prepare healing ointments that are rubbed into the affected area of the body.
How to prepare greens for the winter
Carrots are a healthy product that can be used to prepare various dishes. In order to prepare it, you need to separate the sprouts from the root crops and remove all yellowed or spoiled areas. After this, it must be rinsed thoroughly. This product can be prepared using several methods.
Drying
The sprouts are dried naturally. To do this, you should place the product in an unlit place, since the greens will lose all their beneficial properties from exposure to sunlight. Complete drying occurs after a few weeks. Such sprouts should be placed in a closed glass container.
Freezing
The tops can be frozen. To do this, dried herbs should be chopped and placed in a plastic bag.
This package must be stored in the freezer until the product is used.
Pickling
For pickling you will need the following ingredients:
- 400 grams of parsley, dill and carrot sprouts;
- 200 grams of garlic and salt;
Preparation procedure:
- Rinse the greens thoroughly.
- Sterilize the container.
- Grind the garlic and herbs, add salt and stir.
- Divide the mixture into jars and roll up.
Recipe for delicious pickled cherry tomatoes with carrot tops
For this recipe you will need:
- 200 grams of cherry tomatoes;
- 20 grams of carrot sprouts;
- spices (optional);
- salt;
- sugar;
- 10 milliliters of vinegar.
Algorithm of actions:
- Rinse the tomatoes and herbs.
- Place the tops and spices at the bottom of the jar.
- You need to make a small hole in the stalk of the cherry.
- Place tomatoes in a jar.
- Pour boiling water over the contents and after 15-20 minutes drain the water into the pan.
- Boil the liquid and add sugar, salt and vinegar.
- Pour brine over the cherry tomatoes and roll up.
What can be prepared from tops
Carrot sprouts can be used to make not only tasty, but also healthy food.
Wheat porridge
Wheat porridge ingredients:
- 200 grams of wheat cereal;
- 100 grams of sprouts;
- salt;
- 20 grams of butter.
Preparation procedure:
- Cook porridge.
- Pour boiling water over the herbs and chop.
- Add herbs, salt and oil to the porridge.
Pancake filling
To prepare the filling you need:
- 100 grams of tops, parsley and dill;
- 1 chicken egg.
Algorithm of actions:
- You need to chop all the greens.
- Fry the herbs.
- Boil an egg and grate it.
- Mix all ingredients.
