Spiced Braised Carrots with Olives and Mint |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Transform carrots into an exotic, boldly-flavored Moroccan side dish by braising them with mint, cinnamon, garlic, red pepper, coriander, honey, and lemon. To finish the dish, add oil-cured black olives and a splash of oil and vinegar. Ingredients:
2 cups water |
5 cups (1-inch) sliced carrots (about 2 pounds) |
1 1/2 tablespoons honey |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
1/2 teaspoon sea salt |
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds |
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper |
1 (5-inch) mint sprig |
1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1/4 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped |
1 teaspoon rice vinegar |
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint |
mint sprigs (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Stir in carrots and next 8 ingredients (carrots through garlic); cover and simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove carrots with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid.
2. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 10 minutes). Discard mint sprig and cinnamon stick. Return carrots to pan; stir in olives, vinegar, and oil. Cook 1 minute or until heated. Sprinkle with chopped mint. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
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