Quick, easy, tasty.
Grated Carrots with Cumin-Orange Dressing
Photo: Jan Smith
This simple side dish is even easier when you use purchased grated carrots. Golden raisins and orange juice offer a touch of sweetness. You can also substitute diced cooked beets for the carrots.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 62
- Calories from fat: 25%
- Fat: 1.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Carbohydrate: 11.9g
- Fiber: 1.9g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.4mg
- Sodium: 138mg
- Calcium: 25mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 cups grated carrot
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation
- Place cumin in a small skillet. Cook over medium heat 2 minutes or until toasted and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Combine cumin and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill.
Note:
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Grated Carrots with Cumin-Orange Dressing Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Side Dishes/Vegetables
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: Moroccan
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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