Ingredients for North African Spiced Carrots
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (adjust to your spice preference)
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch thick rounds
- Lemon, Zest Of
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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How to Make North African Spiced Carrots
- Heat olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and coriander. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant (about 20 seconds) – do not brown.
- Stir in water, lemon juice, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce becomes slightly syrupy, stirring frequently.
- Add the sliced carrots, cover the skillet, and cook until the carrots are just tender and the liquid is syrupy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon zest.
- Serve hot or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
13g
Fat
1g
Carbs
2g
