Moroccan Spicy Carrot Salad

Cayenne pepper brings the heat to this Moroccan-style carrot salad.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 74 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine carrots, water, garlic, olive oil, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow pan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until carrots are tender and water evaporates, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir vinegar and cumin through the carrot mixture.

Step 3

Remove the pan from heat and set aside to allow salad to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

Garnish with cilantro to serve.