CUMIN SPICED HONEY CARROTS WITH LEMON CORIANDER VINAIGRETTE

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A wonderful way to fix the ordinary carrot! Influenced by African spices, try this! This recipe may be halved easily. Adapted from Foodservice Recipes. This is a Middle Eastern/African recipe.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 quarts water
2 cups clover honey
2 quarts carrots, sliced diagonally
2 teaspoons coriander seeds, whole
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons dijon-style mustard
2 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
1/4 cup ground cumin

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over high heat bring 6 quarts water and honey to a boil; Add carrots; simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water; drain again.
  • Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  • In a small dry skillet over medium heat place coriander seeds. Heat until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes; cool slightly.
  • Grind coriander in a spice or coffee grinder into a fine powder.
  • Place in a bowl along with olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the black pepper; whisk until combined; set aside.
  • Toss carrots with cumin, the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper and reserved olive oil mixture.
  • Serve over bib lettuce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.1, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 898.7, Carbohydrate 82.8, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 74.8, Protein 1.9

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