Mini Carrots & Celery Sticks 200 G • $1.50/100g

Mini carrots (often sold as "baby carrots") and celery sticks are a classic, healthy snack, side dish, and ingredient in many recipes. Here is some general information: **Common Uses:** * **Dipping Snack:** They are famously served raw with dips like ranch dressing, blue cheese dressing, hummus, peanut butter (especially with celery), or other spreads. * **Crudié Platter:** A staple on vegetable platters or charcuterie boards. * **Mirepoix/Aromatics:** Diced carrots and celery, often combined with onion, form the aromatic base for many soups, stews, sauces, and braises (known as mirepoix in French cooking). * **Soups and Stews:** Used as chopped ingredients in recipes like chicken noodle soup, vegetable soup, beef stew, and chili. * **Stir-fries and Side Dishes:** They can be lightly steamed, sautéed, or roasted as simple side dishes. * **Salads:** Chopped or sliced, they add crunch and color to various salads. **Nutritional Quick Facts (Approximate for a small serving of each, raw):** * **Low in Calories:** Both are very low in calories, making them popular for weight management. * **High in Fiber:** They contribute to dietary fiber. * **Vitamins:** * **Carrots:** Excellent source of **Vitamin A** (from beta-carotene), which is important for vision and immune function. * **Celery:** Good source of **Vitamin K** and has antioxidants. * **Water Content:** Celery is particularly high in water content. They are a convenient and nutritious option often found pre-packaged for quick snacking.