North African Style Carrots
These tender carrots are tossed in a bold, aromatic spice paste featuring garlic, caraway, and paprika for a flavorful North African inspired side dish.
Ingredients
Carrots
- 17.6 oz carrots peeled and sliced
Spice Paste
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 hot pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 1/2 tablespoons vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a skillet of salted water to a boil.
- Add the carrots and cook for 10 to 14 minutes, until soft.
- In a mortar or small food processor, combine the garlic, hot pepper, paprika, caraway seeds, and salt.
- Grind until the mixture forms a paste.
- Transfer the paste to a mixing bowl.
- Stir in the oil, vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of water, and mix well.
- Drain the carrots and return them to the skillet.
- Pour the spice sauce over them and cover with a lid.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then serve warm.