Sides
Tunisian Carrots
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Tunisian Carrots
Makes 4 to 6 servings
The North African spices warm this side dish, making it a fine accompaniment for many dishes. Try it simply with roast chicken and rice.
Nutritional information (based on 6 servings)Calories 51 (44% from fat) / carb. 7g / pro. 1g / fat 3g / sat. fat 0g / chol. 0mg / sod. 258mg / calc. 31mg / fiber 3g
Ingrédients
- 1pound baby carrots, peeled with greens trimmed
- 1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1½teaspoons ground cumin
- ¾teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½teaspoon kosher salt
- ½teaspoon caraway seeds
- ¼teaspoon (scant) cayenne pepper
- ¼cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Preparation
- Put carrots onto the tray inside the steamer. Secure lid.
- Select Vegetables and set timer for 15 minutes. Press Start.
- While carrots are steaming, put the olive oil in a small, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin, paprika, salt, caraway and cayenne. Stir together over the heat for a couple of minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Once timer expires, transfer carrots to a mixing bowl. Add the spiced oil, making sure to get every drop with a silicone spatula. Toss together with the chopped cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired and serve.
