Moroccan Carrot Salad

Name: Moroccan Carrot Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp harissa paste (or pinch of cayenne); 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Tender cooked carrots dressed with cumin, harissa, lemon, and fresh herbs in the North African tradition. Bright, spiced, and served warm or at room temperature.

25 minEasyServes 4130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs carrots, peeled, sliced
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp harissa paste (or pinch of cayenne)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1.5 lbs peeled, sliced carrots and cook until just tender when pierced with a knife, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2

In the same pot over medium heat, warm 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3

Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp harissa paste (or pinch of cayenne). Stir for 15 seconds to bloom the spices.
4

Return the drained carrots to the pot. Add 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt. Toss to coat evenly.
5

Transfer to a serving platter. Scatter 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Moroccan Carrot Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Moroccan Carrot Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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