Moroccan Carrots

 

 Ingredients:

1 pound skinny carrots, scraped and cut into little cubes

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 teaspoon each: cinnamon, nutmeg, cumin, paprika and, caraway seeds

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

 A couple cloves of garlic, smashed

1 14.5 ounce can chickpeas, drained well

1 14.5 ounce can chopped tomatoes, juice and all

1 tablespoon honey or other sweetener

water, if needed

1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Cook the carrots in a small amount of salted water until tender, about 5-7 minutes (more if you cut them bigger).
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium saucepan and add the spices and garlic; cook, stirring, over medium-low heat, until the kitchen starts to smell delicious.
3. Drain the carrots and stir into the spices along with the tomatoes, the chickpeas, and the honey. Simmer about 15 minutes, adding water if needed; stir in the cilantro, and serve alongside your favorite grain (farro, quinoa, brown rice, etc.)

Serves 4, Gluten-free and Vegetarian

 

Source: http://food52.com/recipes/9906-it-s-maaaaa-gic-moroccan-carrots