Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad Recipe

Name: Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to taste); 2 large garlic cloves, minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle with 1/4 teaspoon salt; Salt to taste; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground; 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (to taste); 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; Imported black olives; 2 hard boiled eggs, cut in wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place the carrots in a steamer above 1 inch of boiling water, cover and steam 5 to 8 minutes, until tender.
2
Remove from the heat, rinse with cold water, and drain on paper towels.
3
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and add the garlic and cumin.
4
Cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until the garlic smells fragrant, and stir in the carrots, pepper, and salt to taste.
5
Stir together for a few minutes, until the carrots are nicely seasoned.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, and the parsley.
7
Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice as desired.
8
Transfer to a platter, and decorate with olives and hard-boiled eggs if desired.
9
Serve at room temperature.

880

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound carrots, peeled and thinly sliced, 3 to 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to taste), 2 large garlic cloves, minced or pureed in a mortar and pestle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, Salt to taste, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Moroccan Cooked Carrot Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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