Moroccan Carrots

11 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground caraway
  • 5 large carrots (1 1/2 pounds), halved crosswise
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 orange1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest plus 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 lemon1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 jalapenohalved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped mint

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large, deep skillet, heat the oil.
  2. 2
    Add the garlic, cumin and caraway and cook over moderately low heat until fragrant, 1 minute.
  3. 3
    Add the carrots, a generous pinch of salt and enough water to just cover the carrots and bring to a boil.
  4. 4
    Simmer over moderately low heat, turning once, until crisp-tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Using tongs, transfer the carrots to a plate.
  6. 6
    Let cool completely, then cut into 1/2-inch rounds.
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, boil the braising liquid over moderately high heat until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes.
  8. 8
    Stir in the orange and lemon zest and juice.
  9. 9
    In a serving bowl, toss the carrots with the jalapeno and the reduced braising liquid and season with salt.
  10. 10
    Refrigerate until well chilled, about 1 hour.
  11. 11
    Stir in the cilantro and mint and serve.

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