Tunisian Carrot Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4 in. rounds
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 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.
• 3 add carrots, then 1/2 cup water and vinegar.
• 4 simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
• 5 season with salt and pepper.
• 6 remove from heat; cool.
• 7 mix in cilantro.
• 8 (can be made 1 day ahead. cover and chill. bring to room temperature before serving).