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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 3  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice  |  
                                                2 tablespoons sugar  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon ground cumin  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon cayenne  |  
                                                1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups)  |  
                                                1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried mission figs  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add carrots and figs and toss well. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until carrots are wilted, about 30 minutes.                              | 
                         
                         
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