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Moroccan Carrot Salad Recipe

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • Lb of Large carrots peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 3 Tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 Teaspoon of salt
  • 1 Teaspoon of ground cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon of paprika
  • ½ Teaspoon of ground ginger
  • ½ Teaspoon of chili powder optional
  • 1 Tablespoon of flat leaf parsley minced
  • 1 Tablespoon of cilantro minced
  • Juice from ½ a Lemon

Instructions

  • Boil the carrots: Get out a large pot and fill it halfway up with water. Place this pot over high heat and let it come to a boil. Toss in the carrots and let them cook until they are tender and can be pierced by a fork easily (roughly 25 to 30 minutes). Strain the cooked carrots through a colander and set aside.
  • Make the garlic, herb & spice paste: Get out either a large walled pan or a skillet, pour the 3 tablespoons of olive oil into it and place it over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot toss in the garlic and stir for about 30 seconds. Then toss in the spices, and continue to stir for another 30 seconds. Finally, toss in the fresh herbs and continue stirring for another minute.
  • Finish the dish: Quickly toss in the carrots, followed by the lemon juice, and mix all of the ingredients together. Continue to sautee everything for another two minutes. Finally taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Enjoy your Morrocan carrot salad.