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Tunisian carrot salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Tunisian carrot salad

7 ingredients 7 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

164
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Fat
8g
Carbs

Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Carrot 1 medium (61g) 25
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
  • 3 Tbs olive oil
  • 2 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 Tbs white wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1

Cook carrots in medium saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.

2

Drain well. Stir oil, cumin and cayenne in heavy large skillet over medium heat until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add carrots, then 1/2 cup water and vinegar.

3

Simmer over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

4

Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. Cool. Mix in cilantro.

5

(Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before serving.)

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Category:Tunisian Recipes

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Category:Tunisian Salads

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