Carrot salad Moroccan style
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Carrot salad Moroccan style
An unusual take on a salad inspired by a trip to Morocco; cooked carrots and a whole lot of amazing herbs and spices making it an absolute winner.
SERVES:
4-6
PREP TIME:
10 mins
COOK TIME:
20 mins
Ingredients
- 1kg carrots, peeled and diced (approximately 1cm square)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped or crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Pinch of star anise (optional)
- Pinch of nutmeg
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Method
- Place the prepared carrots in a pan of boiling water, bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Warm the olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and add the garlic, paprika, turmeric, star anise and nutmeg, stirring for one or two minutes to combine and soften.
- Add the carrots and sauté for 5-10 minutes or until they begin to brown on the edges.
- Remove from the heat, add the parsley and lemon juice, stir through and serve immediately.
Inspirations and top tips
- Delicious served on a bed of green leaves as a light meal or as a side dish
- Swap the parsley for coriander and the lemon for lime for a different twist on this recipe
- A different salad to offer up at a party and beautiful in a lunch box
Dietary Requirements
Gluten Free | Dairy Free | Sugar Free | Yeast Free | Soy Free | Egg Free | Nut Free | Vegetarian
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