Peeling Carrots

Pesticides are dangerous, and unless you grow your own vegetables, you never know what type of residue might lurk on the skin. It’s helpful to wash the vegetables, but for best results, peel the outer layer. You can peel carrots quickly and easily, giving yourself peace of mind.

Wash the carrot well to keep chemicals off your hands and the food preparation surface. Hold the carrot firmly at the thicker end in your non-writing hand.

Place the peeler blade side down, high on the carrot just below your hand. Smoothly push down, shaving the carrot skin in a motion that is away from your body. Always use the same motion when you peel a carrot—down and away from yourself. Carrot peelers can seem benign, but they still possess sharp enough edges to cut your skin.

Rotate the carrot slightly after you peel off each shaving until you have completely removed the skin from the lower half of the carrot. Flip the carrot over, holding it by the narrow, peeled end.

Repeat the process until you have completely peeled the carrot. Clip the ends off with a knife, and wash the carrot a second time. It is now ready for eating.

Warnings:

• Peelers are much safer to use than knives for peeling the sides of a carrot.
• Knives can easily slip and cause injury.