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Why Purple Carrots Are Awesome

The fact that I can buy purple carrots for the same price as orange carrots is a marvel to me. Why?


1. Because purple carrots have a gazillion times more antioxidants than orange carrots. 
Well, 2x more beta carotene and 28x more anthocyanins, anyway. They're not only good for your eyes, but your liver, your heart, and your glucose; they can help reduce inflammation in the body, and mop up free radicals. And there's scientific evidence to say so.




2. Because your average curry will look other-worldly with purple carrots in it.

3. Because they taste great, of course.
My favourite ways to enjoy carrots?
Roasted carrots, with olive oil and sea salt.
My mother-in-law's famous carrot cake with walnuts.
Spelt and carrot muffins.
Refreshing grated carrot salad.
That special cake I just made for Nelle's birthday (recipe coming soon!)
Orange and carrot juice for breakfast.
Carrot juice popsicles, with a dash of honey. 

Want to read more? Here are some other recipes for purple carrots, from some of my favourite blogs:

Carrot thyme loaf - le Delicieux (where Jennifer also gave props to purple carrots!)
Baked carrots - 101 Cookbooks (Heidi was on to these in 2006!)
Black rice and purple carrot salad - Scandi Foodie

Do you have a favourite purple carrot recipe? If so, link to it in the comments - we'd love to hear about it!
Amanda xx

PS. Currently I get purple carrots from the farmer's markets - or Woolies in Australia sells non-organic ones!
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  1. PaulaAugust 31, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    I've never tasted a purple carrot and I'm really intrigued now. Would love to see what your MIL's carrot cake looks like made with these beauties.

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  2. Deliciously OrganicAugust 31, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I don't have a favorite recipe, but love this post! I bet my kids would love a cream of carrot soup - that was purple!! I'll have to keep an eye out for some next time I'm at the market.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    I had no idea they were so super healthy! I liked them because they are sooooo preeety :-)

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  4. Easy peasy organicAugust 31, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    @The Vanilla Bean Baker Paula - I might experiment with a couple of purple carrot cakes ... the one I made for Nelle I did with wholemeal flour and it came out kinda brown. The icing, however, was a lovely shade of pink! And not a drop of red40 anywhere :)

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  5. Easy peasy organicAugust 31, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    @Deliciously Organic Thanks, Carrie! Yep, there's nothing like giving kids something that's purple and *natural* to get them enthused :) Can't wait to see what goodies you'll come up with ... mmmmm ....

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  6. Easy peasy organicAugust 31, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    @broderickphotography Oh, yes! They're the dark chocolate of the produce world ... or something.

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  7. BeckAugust 31, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    We used to get the odd bunch when we would get our Food Connect Box here in Adelaide. My 3 year old started eating raw carrot thanks to the purple carrots ..... yay for them being her favourite colour!!! I love purple carrots.

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  8. Jennifer (Delicieux)August 31, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Yay for purple carrots!!!! So great to see you love them as much as I do. By the way, I love your photos too, they show the carrots off fantastically.

    Thanks for linking to my carrot loaf too!

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  9. Easy peasy organicAugust 31, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    @Beck I know. Shame on those Dutch for orange-itising carrots. Think of all those millions of purple-loving children whose lives may have been changed ...

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  10. Easy peasy organicAugust 31, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    @Jennifer (Delicieux) Thank you, Jennifer - and my pleasure! x

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  11. Sherilyn @ WholepromiseSeptember 1, 2011 at 5:49 AM

    I didn't realise they were higher in antioxidants than orange ones - great info. I haven't done purple carrots yet - think I may need to. Lovely pics Amanda.

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  12. Easy peasy organicSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    @Sherilyn @ Wholepromise Do it! :)

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  13. Carissa @ Pretty/HungrySeptember 2, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    I grew purple carrots in my garden this year. Loved the beautiful colors but I need to figure out how to get them to grow large and hearty like these. Mine were skinny!

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  14. Easy peasy organicSeptember 2, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    @Carissa @ Pretty/Hungry Yeah, I wonder what makes a carrot skinny vs plump? I'm still learning when it comes to gardening, but I figure chicken poo and water should solve everything, right?

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  15. chinmayie @ love food eatSeptember 2, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I have never seen purple carrots and they look so beautiful!! Would love to cook with it :)

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  16. Our Old HouseSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    You've inspired me. Sowing some purple dragon carrot seeds in a big pot today.

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  17. NgSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    WHat is in the canning jar? Looks beautiful.

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  18. Easy peasy organicSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    Hi Ng, It's a coconut curry made with purple carrots! Pretty fun eating purple Indian food, I must say. ;)

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  19. ngSeptember 26, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    @Amanda @ Easy Peasy Organic
    Do you have a recipe?

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  20. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    I don't really like carrots but love purple carrots. I think it's because they look so exotic and alien that it makes eating them fun for me. Knowing how healthy they are is a sure plus. When I saw them at my Farmer's Market for the same price as regular carrots, I had to ask because I didn't believe it, but sure enough, they were. I was stoked. Yay for purple carrots!

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  21. Easy peasy organicJune 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    @ng I'll work on that for you ... :)

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  22. Easy peasy organicJune 25, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    @Anonymous Now THAT is what I call bargain hunting!

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  23. AndrewAugust 8, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I mush some up with mashed potato, or make a purple carrot and onion puree. It is fun to eat such vividly coloured food.

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  24. Empress kandakeAugust 11, 2012 at 11:42 AM

    I will be including more purple carrots in my diet for sure... Great post

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  25. Easy peasy organicAugust 12, 2012 at 8:30 PM

    @Andrew Purple carrot and onion! sounds devine :)

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  26. AnonymousNovember 21, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I brought them at Coles and the kids loved them even though they usually don't eat carrots.

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  27. James2013January 31, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    I have bought purple carrots a couple of times. I love the colour but I haven't found that they taste as much as the orange ones. Anyone else find this? In the meantime I will keep trying them.

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