TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD

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Come explore the tastes of the sunny Mediterranean! This doubles easily and can be made ahead- goes well with Recipe #51316. Explore the world from your kitchen!

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4 in. rounds
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling, salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes; drain well.
  • Stir oil, cumin and cayenne in heavy large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds.
  • Add carrots, then 1/2 cup water and vinegar.
  • Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove from heat; cool.
  • Mix in cilantro.
  • (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 121.7, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 1.8

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