Spicy Carrots with Parsley and Cilantro
Elevate your side dish game with these vibrant and flavorful Spicy Carrots with Parsley and Cilantro! This quick and easy recipe transforms tender sautéed carrots into a bold masterpiece, seasoned with a fragrant blend of cumin, paprika, and coriander, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. A burst of freshness from lemon juice, parsley, and cilantro balances the spice for a perfectly rounded dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe is perfect as a warm side for your favorite mains or as a chilled salad option for meal prep. Packed with earthy, zesty, and aromatic layers of flavor, these carrots are sure to steal the spotlight at any meal! Keywords: spicy carrots, parsley, cilantro, quick side dish, healthy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
Peel the carrots and slice them into thin rounds, about 1/4-inch thick.
Heat a large skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the carrots and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, paprika, ground coriander, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the carrots evenly with the spices.
Continue to cook the carrots for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are tender but not mushy.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and chopped cilantro. Mix until the herbs are well combined with the carrots.
Transfer the spicy carrots to a serving dish and garnish with additional parsley or cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
301 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 626 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.7 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 76 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 352 mg | 7% | |
*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.
