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Side dishe for 4

Algerian Spiced Carrots

$4.22for 440 minServes 4

Carrots simmer in seasoned water with garlic and spices, then finish with lemon juice and olive oil.

Algerian Spiced Carrots with its ingredients

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Carrots, 2 lb$1.09/lb typical2 lb$2.18Typical price
Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical0.25$0.22Typical price
Mint, a little$1.99 each typicala little$0.02Typical price
Juice, a little$0.04/oz typicala little$0.01Typical price
Total for the servings shown$4.22

Swaps

  • Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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  • 40 minstart to table
  • Mediumdifficulty
  • 4servings as written
  • $typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.06 per serving$4.22 for 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 2 lb carrots
  • 5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 3 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Steps

  1. Peel the carrots and cut them into thick slices.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add the carrots, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cumin, thyme, and bay leaf.
  4. Pour in the water, cover the pan, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  5. Uncover the pan and cook for 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
  6. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the lemon juice and remaining olive oil.

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