Moroccan Carrots

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon (yes, it says 1/3)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1 1/2 cups carrots, peeled and julienned (about 1/2 lb.)
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried currants, soaked in hot water
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• parsley, chopped (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat.

2. 2

   Reduce the heat to low, add the sugar, spices, and carrots and stir for a few minutes.

3. 3

   Add the orange juice and the currants with some of their soaking liquid; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Quickly reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the carrots are tender.

5. 5

   Add pepper and adjust the seasoning to taste.

6. 6

   Sprinkle with chopped parsley or mint.