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Warm and Toasty Cumin Carrots

Toasting cumin releases its aromatic, flavorful, and incredibly healthy oils. As the seeds heat up, they begin popping like popcorn, which is how you know they’re done.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups peeled and sliced carrots, cut 1/4 inch thick
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon maple syrup
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast the cumin seeds in a dry sauté pan over medium heat, shaking the pan back and forth until they start to pop and become aromatic. Immediately add the olive oil and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the carrots and salt, then turn down the heat to medium-low, add the water, cover, and cook for about 2 minutes, until just barely tender. Stir in the lemon juice and maple syrup. Garnish with the parsley and serve immediately.

  2. storage

    Step 2

    Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 3

    (per serving)

    Step 4

    Calories: 85

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 7.2g (1.g saturated, 5.1g monounsaturated)

    Step 6

    Carbohydrates: 6g

    Step 7

    Protein: 0g

    Step 8

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 9

    Sodium: 180mg

Excerpted from The Cancer Fighting Kitchen, copyright 2017 by Rebecca Katz and Met Edelson. Published with permission by Ten Speed Press.
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