How can you cook carrots without using heat?

One way to "cook" carrots without heat is to marinate them. Here's a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

1. Carrots, sliced or chopped
2. Olive oil
3. Lemon juice
4. Salt
5. Herbs (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix together equal parts olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Add a pinch of salt and any herbs you like (such as parsley, thyme, or oregano).
3. Toss the sliced or chopped carrots in the marinade until coated.
4. Let the carrots marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to a few hours before serving.

Marinating the carrots in this way will soften them slightly and give them a delicious, tangy flavor without using any heat.

Carrots can be cooked without using heat by grilling, microwaving, or marinating. Grilling requires indirect heat and takes 3-5 minutes, while microwaving takes 6-9 minutes for ¼-inch slices, 5-7 minutes for ¼-inch strips, and 7-9 minutes for baby carrots. Marinating requires butter or coconut oil, simple seasonings, and water to help them soften. Roasting also does not require heat and involves tossing carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper before baking until they are golden on the edges.