Best North African Spiced Carrot And Parsnip Salad Recipes

NORTH AFRICAN SPICED CARROTS

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This is from Eating Well, Fall 2004 issue. I have always despised cooked carrots, but have found it's because I don't like them with added sugars or brown sugars and I really hate them mushy. This is the first cooked carrot recipe that I really like and have made it repeatedly. I modified the original recipe so that the carrots are cooked to the bare minimum, and I've bumped up a couple of the seasonings to my tastes. I use a smoked paprika that's a little spicy, which is wonderful in this, but you could use whatever you have on hand. I've also just used "baby" carrots as a timesaver.

Provided by bikerchick

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
3 cups sliced carrots (4 medium-large)
1 lemon, zest of
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic, paprika, cumin and coriander, cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 20 seconds.
Add water, lemon juice and salt.
Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and simmer until somewhat syrupy, 10-15 minutes or so, stirring often.
Add carrots, cover and cook until just tender and the liquid is syrupy, another 3 to 5 minutes.
Stir in parsley and lemon zest.
Serve hot or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.3, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 97.6, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.4, Protein 1.1

NORTH AFRICAN CARROT SALAD

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Almost anything with feta is good in my book. When I saw this recipe on SmittenKitchen.com I just had to share. Who doesn't need another version of carrot salad? If you don't have harissa at your local market, just make your own: Recipe #10251.

Provided by strawberrybird

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 lb carrot, peeled, trimmed, and grated
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/4 teaspoon ground caraway
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon harissa
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons mint, chopped
1 cup feta, crumbled
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

In a small skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Saute the garlic, caraway, cumin, paprika, harissa, and sugar until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Add lemon juice and stir. Pour over the carrots, add the herbs, and mix. Add more harissa if needed.
Let sit for 1 hour, then add the feta and pine nuts if using. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.9, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 66.8, Sodium 960.7, Carbohydrate 24.3, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 12.5, Protein 12.9

CARROT AND PARSNIP SALAD

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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 or more servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 carrots, about 1 pound
3 parsnips, about 1 pound
1/2 cup chopped scallions or green onions
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon mustard, preferably the Dijon type
3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/3 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

Trim and scrape the carrots. Grate the carrots, using the coarse blade of a grater. There should be about 3 cups.
Trim and scrape the parsnips. Grate the parnips, using the coarse blade. There should be about 3 cups.
Combine the grated carrots, parsnips and scallions in a mixing bowl.
In a separate small mixing bowl, combine the garlic, mustard, vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper. Start beating with a wire whisk while gradually adding the oil. Stir in the parsley.
Pour the sauce over the carrots and parsnips and blend well.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 293, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 649 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams