Warm Carrot Salad
Elevate your side dish game with this vibrant and flavorful Warm Carrot Salad, a wholesome blend of tender sautéed carrots infused with honey, cumin, and paprika for a perfect balance of sweet and smoky. This quick and easy 30-minute recipe highlights caramelized carrots finished with a zesty drizzle of fresh lemon juice, then garnished with fragrant parsley and satisfying toasted almonds for an irresistible texture. Perfect as a light appetizer or a colorful accompaniment to any main course, this dish is sure to brighten your table. Healthy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened, it’s the ultimate way to reinvent humble carrots into a show-stopping meal addition!
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Ingredients
- 6 medium carrots
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 3 tablespoons toasted almonds
Directions
Step 1
Peel the carrots and slice them diagonally into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
Step 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the sliced carrots to the skillet and sauté for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and develop a golden color.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, honey, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 5
Pour the spice mixture over the carrots and stir well to coat them evenly.
Step 6
Continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the carrots are tender but not mushy.
Step 7
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the carrots.
Step 8
Transfer the warm carrots to a serving plate and garnish with chopped parsley and toasted almonds.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (528.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 750.7 |
| Total Fat 54.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2644.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 37.7g | |
| Protein 9.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 229.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1582.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories