Cinnamon Cumin Carrots Food

MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add carrots to the baking sheet and drizzle with oil, salt, paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne (optional), and toss well to combine.
• Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the carrots are tender and slightly browned. Serve hot as is, or with tahini, Za'atar, or our Zesty Dill Yogurt Sauce. These would also make a delicious addition to our Ultimate Mediterranean Bowl.
• Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Not freezer friendly. Reheat in a 350 F (176 C) oven, in the microwave, or on the stovetop over medium heat until hot.

CINNAMON & CUMIN CARROTS

Steps:

• 1. Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 400f (205c).
• 2. Peel the carrots and cut on the bias into 1/2-inch thick ovals, and then place in a large mixing bowl.
• 3. Add the dry spices (salt, pepper, cinnamon, and cumin) to a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat until they smell fragrant, about 5 -7 minutes. Do not let them burn.
• 4. Chef's Note: Heating up dry spices is a way to bring out their essential oils, and hence their flavors. The process is called blooming. Chef's Tip: If you can get Vietnam cinnamon, do so.
• 5. Take the saucepan off heat, and then add the coconut oil, and allow the oil to melt into the spices. Mix together thoroughly with a wooden spoon.
• 6. Add the spice mixture to the bowl containing the carrots, and toss until the carrots are completely coated.
• 7. Line a baking sheet with parchment, and then spread the carrots out in a single layer.
• 8. Bake in the preheated oven, until the carrots soften, and begin to brown, about 20 - 25 minutes.
• 9. Plate the dish, and then sprinkle on the chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
• 10. As I've mentioned before this is one of my regular dishes, served at Thanksgiving. And when I use this dish in one of my catering jobs, I always get asked for the recipe. Simple and delicious. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.

MOROCCAN CARROTS

Steps:

• 1. Using a mandoline slicer or very sharp knife, very thinly slice the carrots on the diagonal about 1/16 inch thick and put them in a bowl.
• 2. Put the cumin, paprika, cinnamon and cayenne in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the oil and swirl the pan to mix. Add the lemon juice and swirl the pan; when the mixture begins to bubble, add the garlic and cook, swirling the pan, for 15 to 20 seconds, until the dressing is very hot. Pour the hot dressing over the carrots and toss with a large rubber spatula until the carrots are evenly coated and have absorbed the dressing. Add the parsley, season with salt and pepper, and toss until combined.
• 3. Serve at room temperature, with harissa, or refrigerate until ready to serve.

CINNAMON CARROTS

Steps:

• Cook carrots according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the honey, butter and cinnamon until butter is melted; stir to blend. , Drain carrots; place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with honey mixture.

CUMIN ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F, or a grill to high (if you are outside, prepare a campfire). Cut any large carrots in half lengthwise and crosswise.
• Drizzle a large sheet of foil with some oil. Arrange the carrots in a flat, single layer over half the sheet of foil. Drizzle the carrots with more oil and sprinkle with the garlic, cumin and salt and pepper. Top the carrots with the butter and drizzle with the honey. Fold the foil in half over the carrots and fold the edges to seal and form a pouch. To avoid crowding the carrots, make two pouches if necessary.
• Cook the pouch in the oven or on a grill or campfire for 15 minutes. To serve, cut open the pouch tableside and finish with a sprinkle of parsley.

MOROCCAN CARROT AND ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• Add the salad ingredients to a medium bowl.
• Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jar and shake well.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CUMIN-SPICED ROASTED CARROTS

Steps:

• Put the carrots, thyme, rosemary, garlic, star anise and bay leaf in a saucepan and just cover with water. Season well with sea salt and bring to the boil. Simmer the carrots slowly for about 30 mins until soft and tender, then remove from the heat and allow to cool. Once cooled, remove the carrots from the water with a slotted spoon, pat dry with kitchen paper, transfer to a plate and put in the fridge for 20 mins until completely chilled.
• In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil to just under smoking, then fry the carrots for about 5 mins until golden brown all over. Turn the heat down, add the butter and cumin seeds, roll the carrots around until they are lovely and glossy, then remove and serve.

ALGERIAN CARROTS

Steps:

• Place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with 1 1/2 cups of water, or just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the sliced carrots, reduce the heat to medium, and cover the pan again. Steam until tender but not mushy, 4 to 6 minutes depending on the thickness of the slices. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, garlic, and thyme. Cook the spices and garlic, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add the 1/2 cup reserved cooking liquid and the bay leaf, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the carrots, tossing well to coat with the spice mixture, and cook until heated through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and remove the bay leaf before serving.

CHICKPEA TAGINE WITH CINNAMON, CUMIN AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet over mediun heat. Add onion and garlic, and saute 2 to 3 minutes or until onion slices are sofe. Stir in chickpeas, carrots, currents, spices, honey, and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes, stirinf occasionally. season with sale & pepper to tast.
• Divide tangine among 4 bowls. Garnish eack with parsley and dollop of yogurt.