How to Chop Vegetables
Learn how to quickly and safely slice, chop, and mince vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini
- 1 yellow squash
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
Instructions
- Cut round vegetables in half. Lay flat side on cutting board. Chop into 1-inch pieces or strips.
- Chop top quarter of bell pepper. Remove and discard seeds. Remove stem. Chop into 1-inch pieces or strips.
- Peel onion and cut off top and bottom. Slice in half lengthwise. Lay flat side on cutting board. Slice lengthwise into strips. Turn onion 180° and slice lengthwise to create smaller cubes.
- Cut top inch of carrot stem and discard. Slice in half lengthwise. Lay flat side on cutting board. Slice into 1-inch pieces or strips.
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Notes
Use a sharp chef's knife for best results. Rock the knife back and forth without lifting blade from cutting board. Curve fingers in a straight line against knife back to steady vegetable and avoid cutting fingers. Visit Choose My Plate to learn more.
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How to Chop Vegetables