Kickin' Carrots

Name: Kickin' Carrots
Ingredients: 1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-in . slices; 1 pint water; 12 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 red chili, seeds removed (or left in for real fire!); 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 14 cup lemon juice; fresh parsley, to garnish

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into 1/4-in . slices
1 pint water
12 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 red chili, seeds removed (or left in for real fire!)
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
14 cup lemon juice
fresh parsley, to garnish

Directions

1

Salt the water and bring to a boil.
2

Add the carrot slices and cook for 7-8 minutes, until the carrots are just tender (don't let them get too soft).
3

Drain the carrots and set aside in a bowl.
4

Heat the oil in a skillet, then add the chili and the garlic.
5

Sautee over medium heat for about a minute, but take care not to let the garlic brown.Add the lemon juice and paprika.
6

Pour the chili-garlic mixture over the carrots and toss well to coat the carrots.
7

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve (or better yet, refrigerate overnight to let the spices work their magic and bring to room temperature before serving).