Moroccan Carrot & Cumin Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 89.0

Total Fat: 4.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 409.3 mg
Total Carbs: 11.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
Protein: 1.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Moroccan Carrot & Cumin Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

Flavorful, fast, and refreshing. Can be served warm or at room temperature. Flavorful, fast, and refreshing. Can be served warm or at room temperature.

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 8

Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 medium carrots, cut into 1/4 inch slices

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seed

1/2 teaspoon minced red chili (any type, any degree of hot)

1/4 cup hot water

2 Tablespoons lemon juice

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon honey

1/2 teaspoon salt

8 to 10 Kalamata olives, or medium black olives, sliced

1/2 medium red onion, finely sliced

2 to 3 Tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

MAKES 4 SIDE SERVINGS

Cooking time is about 8 minutes. Additional time for cooling required, if served at room temperature.

In a pot with a lid bring carrots, garlic, ground coriander seed, minced chili and hot water to a boil. Cook five minutes, then remove lid and cook another 1 or 2 minutes until all water evaporates.
Transfer carrots to a bowl.
Add lemon juice, olive oil, ground cumin, honey, salt, olives, and red onion and toss well.
Let cool, and when ready to serve toss in fresh chopped cilantro leaves.
Enjoy!

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VILLADINORAH.