Spiced Carrot Strips
Transform your veggies into a show-stopping side dish with these Spiced Carrot Strips—a quick and flavorful recipe bursting with warm, aromatic spices. Thinly shaved carrot ribbons are lightly sautéed in olive oil and seasoned with a vibrant blend of cumin, paprika, cinnamon, and garlic powder, creating a perfect harmony of smoky and slightly sweet flavors. A drizzle of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a zesty, herbaceous finish that elevates this dish even further. Ready in just 25 minutes, these tender-yet-crisp carrot strips are ideal as a healthy side, a salad topping, or a colorful addition to any meal. Whether you're serving them as part of a holiday spread or simply jazzing up a weeknight dinner, this quick and easy vegetable recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Carrots
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin strips using a vegetable peeler or mandoline slicer. Aim for even, long ribbons for the best texture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the ground cumin, paprika, ground cinnamon, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the spice blend.
Add the carrot strips to the skillet and toss them gently in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes until they begin to soften.
Sprinkle the spice blend evenly over the carrots, stirring to coat the strips thoroughly. Cook for another 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are tender but still slightly crisp.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the spiced carrot strips to a serving bowl.
Drizzle the carrots with lemon juice and sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top for a fresh finishing touch.
Serve warm as a side dish or on top of a salad for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
392 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1979 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*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.
