Spiced Garlic Carrots

Prep / Total time : ... 30 minutes  ... Makes 6 servings

2 .............pounds medium carrots , cut diagonally into 1/4-inch slices
2 ............cinnamon sticks , (3-inch)
1 ............teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 .........cup olive oil
12 ..........garlic cloves , peeled  and slightly crushed
1/2 .........teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 .........teaspoon salt

1)       Place carrots in a large saucepan  and cover with water  . Bring to a boil . Cover and cook  for 5 to 8 minutes  or until ender ; drain .
2 )       In a large dry skollet . toast cinnamon sticks  and cumin seeds over medium heat until aromatic , stirring  occasionally . Add oil ; heat over medium-high heat . Add the carrots , crushed garlic , pepper  flakes  and salt ; cook and stir  for 3 to 5 minutes  or until carrots  and garlic are slightky browned . Remove cinnamon .
This classic Moroccan side dish is serve as often  as possible  , hot or as a cold salad  . The natural sweetness  of the carrots tempers  the garlic  and balances the sizzle of the pepper flakes .
Heart healthy