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    Ingredient: Carrot

    Best Carrot Soup by Haley Lindberg

    Best Carrot Soup by Haley Lindberg was created as part of her Girl Scout Gold Project.

    Ingredients:
    12 large carrots, peeled, chopped
    1 yellow or white onion, chopped
    4 C. water or chicken broth
    1 Tbsp. olive oil or butter
    1 Tbsp. minced garlic
    1 C. orange juice
    1 Tbsp. ginger powder
    Salt and Pepper

    Directions:

    • Melt butter/oil in saucepan; add onions and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
    • Place chopped carrots, sautéed onions, garlic and water (or broth) in large pot. Bring to boil, then simmer until carrots are tender (about 30 minutes).
    • Add orange juice and stir off heat.
    • Blend in a blender in batches. If needed, add additional water/broth.
    • Add ginger powder, salt and pepper seasoning to taste.

    Confetti Salad (Ensalada de Confeti)

    Ingredients:
    • 2-3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
    • 1/2 onion, chopped
    • 1 bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 carrot, chopped
    • 2 cups corn, canned or frozen (thawed)
    • 1/4 cup low fat Italian dressing (or your favorite)

    Directions:
    Combine all ingredients in a bowl.


    Ingredientes:
    • 2-3 tomates frescos, picados
    • 1/2 cebolla, picada
    • 1 pimiento, picado
    • 1 zanahoria, picada
    • 2 tazas de maíz, enlatado o descongelado
    • 1/4 taza aderezo Italiano (o su favorito sabor)

    Direcciones:
    Mezcle todos los ingredientes en un tazón.

    Pasta Primavera

    Ingredients:
    • 1/2 pound of pasta, cooked, drained
    • 4 tablespoons oil
    • 1 carrot, chopped
    • 1 zucchini, chopped
    • 1-2 cloves garlic, sliced
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:
    Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add garlic, vegetables, sauté 5-7 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste, Combine pasta with vegetables.


    Ingredientes:
    • 1/2 libra de pasta, cocida, enjuagada y escurrida
    • 4 cucharadas de aceite
    • 1 zanahoria, picada
    • 1 calabacita, picada
    • 1-2 dientes de ajo, picado
    • Sal y pimienta al gusto

    Direcciones:
    Caliente el aceite en un sartén a fuego medio. Agregue ajo, verduras y saltée 5-7 minutes. Sazone con sal y pimienta al gusto. Combine las verduras con la pasta.

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