Fez Carrots
Delight your taste buds with Fez Carrots, a beautifully spiced Moroccan-inspired side dish that combines tender sautéed carrots with the warm flavors of cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Gently simmered to perfection and delicately glazed with honey, orange, and lemon juice, these vibrant carrots achieve a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of freshness, this healthy and aromatic dish is quick and easy, taking only 30 minutes from start to finish. Serve Fez Carrots alongside couscous, roasted meats, or a hearty vegetarian stew for a flavorful and nutritious addition to your meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these glazed carrots bring a touch of North African cuisine to your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 120 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash, peel, and cut the carrots into evenly sized sticks or diagonal slices for uniform cooking.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the carrots to the skillet and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to soften.
Sprinkle the ground cumin, ground cinnamon, and ground paprika over the carrots. Stir well to coat the carrots evenly with the spices.
Add the water to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cover with a lid. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots become tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Once the water has mostly evaporated, add the honey, orange juice, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the carrots to become glazed.
Remove the skillet from the heat and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the carrots.
Serve warm as a side dish alongside couscous, roasted meat, or a hearty vegetarian stew.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1541 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1851 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
