Trader Joe’s Rants & Raves (mostly raves, a few rants)

Trader Joe’s ORGANIC CARROTS (multi colored) $1.99 for 2 lbs

We are trying to reduce our carb intake a bit. One idea is making up the plate with more vegetables.

I love carrots. They are super healthy and pretty cheap at $1 a pound at Trader Joe’s for organic carrots. These multi colored ones have some red carrots and yellow carrots as well as regular orange ones. Here’s a few recipe ideas to go with this.

Sautéed Moroccan style carrots

Slice up your peeled carrots. Put olive oil in a pan or pot and add 2 cloves chopped/grated garlic. Sautée 30 seconds. Add a 1/2 diced onion. Add carrot slices. Add 1 tsp ground cumin, a dash of cinnamon. Saute on med heat stirring often till they look a little seared, 5-10 minutes. Lower the heat and cook until done, 5-10 minutes.

Easy Moroccan Style Carrot Raisin Salad

Use a box grater or the like and grate up 2 or 3 large peeled carrots into a bowl. Add 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (added points if you grate in some zest). Add a handful of your favorite raisins. Add either a clove of fresh garlic (chopped or grated) or a 1/2 tsp of powdered garlic. Add a good amount of ground cumin (1/2 tsp). Add a good spill of extra virgin olive oil. Add a splash of vinegar. Stir to combine and let marinate for at least 10-15 minutes. (I had pomegranate seeds in the fridge so added them, optional but really nice addition)