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Spiced Carrot Salad

Tender cooked carrot slices tossed in a zesty garlic, cumin, and harissa dressing. Served warm or chilled as a bold North African starter or side.

22 minEasyServes 4110 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb carrots, sliced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil 1 lb sliced carrots in a pot of salted water for 8 minutes until fork-tender, then drain well.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp sweet paprika, and 1 tsp harissa paste and sauté for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add drained 1 lb sliced carrots, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt to the skillet, stirring gently for 2 minutes to coat.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and let marinate for 15 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long should Spiced Carrot Salad marinate?

Step 4 reads: "Remove from heat, fold in 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, and let marinate for 15 minutes before serving." Follow the time in step 4. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

Is there a substitute for harissa in Spiced Carrot Salad?

The entry for Spiced Carrot Salad calls for 1 tsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

Can I make Spiced Carrot Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Spiced Carrot Salad comes from 1 tsp harissa paste. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Spiced Carrot Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Spiced Carrot Salad carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

How many calories are in Spiced Carrot Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 110 calories, with 1 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 320 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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