02 March 2010

Cilantro Carrots with Cumin



Ingredients



  • 2 lbs. carrots, each cut into 2" long pieces, then quartered lengthwise

  • 6 tbs. orange or other sweet juice (I used mango nectar)
  • 3 tbs. lemon juice

  • 3 tbs. olive oil

  • 2 tbs. ground cumin
  • 
2 garlic cloves, pressed

  • 2 tbs. minced fresh cilantro



Procedure



  1. Combine carrots and 6 tablespoons water/juice in large saucepan. 
  2. Season with salt. 
  3. Cover and boil until carrots are crisp-tender, about 7 min.
  4. Drain off any excess liquid. 
  5. Transfer carrots to large shallow bowl. 
  6. Mix in lemon juice, oil, cumin and garlic. 
  7. Season with salt and pepper. 
  8. Cool. 
  9. Add cilantro. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at cool room temperature.)
  10. Enjoy!


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