Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger African Recipe
Ginger Carrots
Ginger dishes made with ginger, onion and garlic combinations are popular in Northern African cuisines.
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Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger African Recipe
Explore and Understand Africa Through Her Food and Culture
3-6-2016
Glazed carrots with orange and ginger recipe are a tasty favorite North African dish.
All About the spice ginger
Ginger is used for its warming properties, unique taste and aroma. It contains gingerol, a compound that is thought to relax blood vessels, stimulate blood flow and relieve pain.
Ginger
is commonly used as a digestive aid, this makes it a helpful spice for morning
sickness. Ginger is high in antioxidants and also has anti-inflammatory
properties, which means it may be useful in fighting heart disease and
arthritis.
Ginger
can also be used in relieving the common cold. By adding a few slices to hot
water with lemon and honey, ginger helps to ease congestion and cleanses the
body.
Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2
cup orange juice
2
teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 small diced onion
1/4
teaspoon salt
1/4
teaspoon ground black pepper
2
teaspoons olive oil
Directions:
Heat
oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add carrots and ginger; cook,
stirring often, until soft. Stir in orange juice, pepper and salt; simmer 1 to
2 minutes. Serve warm as a side dish.
Chic African Culture Glazed Carrots with Orange and Ginger African Recipe Testimonial
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Absolutely fabulous, I have to admit, I was skeptical but this recipe is easy and very versatile. Some people shun Americanized hybrid dishes but it's very flavorful. My family loves this recipe we've probably made this 6 times in the past year and every time they ask for more.