Roasted Carrots with Cumin and Raisins

Serves: 6
Category: Vegetables

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 2 Pounds carrots, peeled
  • 1/4 Cup California raisins
  • 1/4 Cup California golden raisins
  • 1 medium lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 Cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced

Procedure

Heat oven to 400°.  Slice carrots diagonally into 1 inch slices. In a 2 1/2 quart shallow baking dish combine the olive oil, garlic, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and carrots. Roast 20 minutes or until fork-tender. Remove from oven, stir in the raisins, lemon juice, and cilantro.  Toss well.

 

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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.