Moroccan Baby Carrot Salad

Cooking Times

Ready in: 25 minutes
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Cal-Organic Baby Carrots
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • Juice from 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup black olives, cut in half
  • 1 cup orange juice, reduced by half over medium heat
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chopped Cal-Organic Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp. mint, chopped
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Cut baby carrots in half lengthwise.
  2. Pour olive oil in a skillet over high heat and add carrots. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Lower heat to medium and cook until the carrots become just barely tender. Salt to taste.
  3. Drain carrots in a colander to remove excess oil.
  4. Transfer carrots to a mixing bowl. Add honey, lemon juice, olives, orange syrup and cumin. Toss gently.
  5. Before serving, toss in the cilantro, mint and pine nuts. Salt to taste, if needed. Serve with your favorite grain or rice.
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