Spiced Moroccan Carrots

Elevate your side dish game with these Spiced Moroccan Carrots, a vibrant blend of tender, blanched carrots coated in warm, aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Infused with a touch of honey and lemon for sweetness and tang, then garnished with fresh parsley and toasted sesame seeds, this dish is bursting with flavor and texture. Perfect as a healthy side for roasted meats, a colorful addition to a Mediterranean-inspired spread, or even a light vegetarian appetizer, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect combination of easy, exotic, and nutritious—guaranteed to dazzle your taste buds!

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams carrots
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large garlic clove
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds or sticks, about 1/4 inch thick for even cooking.

Step 2

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and lightly salt it. Add the sliced carrots and blanch them for 3-4 minutes, until slightly tender but still firm. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Mince the garlic clove and add it to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.

Step 5

Add ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, and ground cinnamon to the pan, stirring to bloom the spices for 30 seconds.

Step 6

Add the blanched carrots to the skillet and toss to coat them evenly in the spice mixture.

Step 7

Season the carrots with salt and black pepper, then drizzle in the honey and lemon juice. Stir well to combine.

Step 8

Cook the carrots for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender and well-coated in the spice blend.

Step 9

Remove from heat and toss in chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Transfer the carrots to a serving bowl and garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(91.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	329.4

Total Fat 30.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1193.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 6.9g
Protein 2.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 100.0mg	0%
Iron 4.0mg	0%
Potassium 259.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 79.6%

Protein: 2.6%

Carbs: 17.9%