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Moroccan Carrot Salad
Sweet and smoky carrots with a sharp, Moroccan citrus spiced dressing topped with crunchy pistachio nuts. Perfection!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 198 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Snacks
Cuisine:
Moroccan
Ingredients
- 6 carrots (large)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- salt & pepper
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ lemon (juice of)
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp pistachio nuts (raw, unsalted - roughly chopped) (you can lightly toast in a dry frying pan too if you like)
- 2 tbsp mint (chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200ºC/400ºF
- Trim the carrots and cut into 3-inch batons. Arrange on a baking tray and season with salt & freshly geround black pepper, then toss in the olive oil to coat al the carrots. Roast for 30 minutes, turning once after 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let them cool completely.
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For the dressing
- Whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, cumin, lemon juice and vinegar
- Arrange the carrots on a platter and then drizzle over the dressing. Scatter the pistachios and finally sprinkle over the fresh mint. That's it! Easy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
198kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
378mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
15343IU
(307%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 198kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 378mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 15343IU | 307% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.