MOROCCAN CARROTS

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A good accompaniment for chicken or lamb. From Joyce Goldstein's "The Mediterranean Kitchen", 1989.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup currants
1 1/2 lbs carrots (about 18 medium)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
1 cup fresh orange juice
salt, pepper
2 -3 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint or 2 -3 tablespoons parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Soak the currants in hot water to cover for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup soaking liquid.
  • Thinly slice the carrots or cut into julienne on a mandoline. You should have about 5 cups.
  • Heat the butter in a large saute pan over low heat. Add the sugar, spices, and carrots. Cook, stirring constantly, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the orange juice and currants with reserved soaking liquid. Turn up heat to bring to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with mint or parsley and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 84.1, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 23.6, Protein 2.1

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