575- Carrot Salad / سلطة الجزر

Sep 21, 2017 | Salads, Vegetarian Food

Prep time :

15 minutes

Cook time :

30 minutes

Serves :

2

Complexity :

Easy

Ingredients :

3 large carrots (350 grams / 0.7 pound)
A small bunch of fresh cilantro
2 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder, to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions :

1- Peel the carrots and cut them into 0.5 cm / 0.2 inches thick slices.


2- In a large pot over medium heat, boil water. Place the carrot slices in the pot with 1/2
teaspoon of salt and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until tender. Drain the carrots.


3- Finely chop the cilantro and garlic.


4- Heat olive oil in a medium pan over low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes while stirring regularly.


5- Now add the lemon juice, ground paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.


6- Add chopped cilantro and mix well.


7- Add the carrot slices, toss with the spices, and cook for another 5 minutes on low heat.


8- Serve either warm or cold with crusty bread.

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