North African Spiced Carrots
(from otenma’s recipe box)
Source: Eating Well
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 6 people
Categories: side dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 cups sliced carrots, (4 medium-large)
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
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Add garlic, paprika, cumin and coriander; cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 20 seconds.
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Add carrots, water, lemon juice and salt; bring to a simmer.
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Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until the carrots are just tender and the liquid is syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes.
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Stir in parsley.
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Serve hot or at room temperature.