CARROT - SALAD -----TUNISIAN CARROT SALAD

By pat1908

Serves: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• Serves: 4
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes
• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4 inch-thick rounds
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 Tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

2. Stir oil, cumin and cayenne in heavy large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add carrots, then ½ cup water and vinegar. Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool. Mix in cilantro. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving).