CHILI SPICED CARROTS

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Cumin, chili powder, and lemon zest are commonly used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mediterranean cooking.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 pounds carrots, sliced diagonally 1/2 inch thick
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2/3 cup water
Coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add garlic cloves, and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder and ground cumin; cook 1 minute.
  • Add carrots, lemon zest, water, and coarse salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until carrots are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, raise heat to high, and cook until any remaining liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lemon juice, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53 g, Protein 1 g

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