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This Mediterranean dessert features Carrots, Mint leaves, Leaf; if available. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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This Mediterranean dessert features Carrots, Mint leaves, Leaf; if available. The flavors come together beautifully. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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=OR=- several pale inner - Leaves of Celery 2 ts Virgin olive oil 1/2 ts Cumin seeds Salt 2 1/2 c Water 1 tb Champagne vinegar -=OR=- White Wine Vinegar Freshly ground pepper Finely chopped mint -=OR=- Lovage leaves, - (for
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garnish ) SCRAPE THE CARROTS and
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slice them into pieces 2- to 3-inches long.
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Cut each piece lengthwise into quarters or, if the carrots are very large, into sixths or eighths.
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All the pieces should be about the same size.
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Tear or chop the herbs.
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Warm the oil with the cumin seeds and green herbs for a few moments to bring out their fragrances; then
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add the carrots and
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toss them in the oil.
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Add a few pinches of salt, the water, and the vinegar; bring to a boil.
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Lower the heat, and simmer until tender, about 40 minutes.
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By this time, the liquid should have reduced to almost nothing, leaving the carrots nicely glazed.
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If the pan becomes dry before the carrots are done,
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add more water in 1/4- or 1/2-cup increments until they are sufficiently tender.
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When done, season with pepper and serve with a garnish of fresh herbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 111.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 1.9g3%
- Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 45.2mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.9g8%
- Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
- Sugars 2.7g
- Protein 6.7g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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