Spiced Garlic Carrots

Name: Spiced Garlic Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 pounds medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices; 2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 cup olive oil; 12 garlic cloves, peeled and slightly crushed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon salt

This classic Moroccan side dish is served as often as possible, hot or as a cold salad, in most Sephardic Jewish homes. The natural sweetness of the carrots tempers the garlic and balances the sizzle of the pepper flakes. —David Feder, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Ingredients

2 pounds medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
12 garlic cloves, peeled and slightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Place carrots in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes or until tender; drain.
In a large dry skillet, toast cinnamon sticks and cumin seeds over medium heat until aromatic, stirring occasionally. Add oil; heat over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, crushed garlic, pepper flakes and salt; cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until carrots and garlic are lightly browned. Remove cinnamon sticks.

Originally published as Chili-Garlic Carrots in Taste of Home December/January 2013

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wccat

Apr 23, 2014

This was a wonderful side dish at Easter this year. They were full of flavor without being over powering. I love the smell of cumin and it fill the kitchen while I was making this dish. The carrots were a big hit with everyone even those not fond of veggies.