North African Spiced Carrots

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From EatingWell:  Fall 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

The trinity of North African seasonings, cumin, coriander and paprika, lends exotic appeal to this simple carrot preparation.

6 servings, 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 cups sliced carrots, (4 medium-large)
• 1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, paprika, cumin and coriander; cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 20 seconds. Add carrots, water, lemon juice and salt; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until almost tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until the carrots are just tender and the liquid is syrupy, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Per serving : 51 Calories; 3 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 7 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 2 g Fiber; 86 mg Sodium; 186 mg Potassium

1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat (mono)