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North African Spiced Carrots

:  Fall 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)

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


READER'S COMMENT:
"The prep time is inaccurate. I had to keep simmering them for more than 30 mins for any hint of tenderness. Maybe shredded carrots would have been a better idea. The spices used (and I used a bit more than recommended) did nothing to...
North African Spiced Carrots Recipe

Makes: 6 servings, 1/2 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | Gluten free |

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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

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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; 0 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 2 g fiber; 86 mg sodium; 186 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (210% daily value), Vitamin C (15% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1/2

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


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Recipe Categories

Type of Dish
Side dish, vegetable
Ethnic/Regional
African
Moroccan
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
Gluten free
Ease of Preparation
Easy
Total Time
30 minutes or less
Servings
6
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Season
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Style/Theme
Quick (total 30 min. or less)
Vegan
Vegetarian
Publication
The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)
Fall 2004
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