Spiced Braised Carrots with Olives and Mint

Name: Spiced Braised Carrots with Olives and Mint
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 liters (1-inch) sliced carrots (about 2 pounds); 1 stick (2-inch) cinnamon; 1 teaspoons coriander seeds; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 Tbsps honey; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 sprig (5-inch) mint; 59 milliliters oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoons sea salt; 473 milliliters water

Spiced Braised Carrots with Olives and Mint might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 5. One serving contains 93 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat. Only If you have garlic clove, water, mint sprig, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Stir in carrots and next 8 ingredients (carrots through garlic); cover and simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.

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Carrot

Garlic

Water

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Sauce Pan

Remove carrots with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid.

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Carrot

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Slotted Spoon

Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 10 minutes). Discard mint sprig and cinnamon stick. Return carrots to pan; stir in olives, vinegar, and oil. Cook 1 minute or until heated.

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Cinnamon Stick