Sweet & Sour Carrot Compote With Cumin

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 2

Sweet & Sour Carrot Compote With Cumin, a delicious and healthy side dish to any meal

by The Chefin Side

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

140

Sugar

15g

Fat

Sweet & Sour Carrot Compote With Cumin is a delicious and healthy side dish that goes well with many different main dishes. The sweetness of the honey and raisins balances out the tartness of the cider vinegar, while the cumin seed adds a savory flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, and provides a healthy dose of vitamins and nutrients to help support your overall health and wellness. Serve this dish alongside roasted chicken or as a topping for your favorite sandwich!

Instructions

1.	Peel and dice the carrots and onion into small pieces.
2.	In a medium-sized saucepan, sauté the onion until golden brown.
3.	Add the diced carrots to the pan, and stir to combine.
4.	Add the cider vinegar, honey, cumin seed, and turmeric to the pan and mix well.
5.	Stir in the raisins if desired.
6.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until the carrots are tender and the sauce has thickened.

PROS

This healthy side dish is both sweet and savory, and provides an excellent source of vitamin A.

The cumin seed in this recipe provides a unique flavor that complements many main dishes.

CONS

This recipe may be too sweet for some palates, and may not be suitable for those who are watching their sugar intake.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of the raisins in the dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is a great way to incorporate more vitamin A into your diet.
Carrots are also a good source of fiber and vitamin C.
Cumin seed may have anti-inflammatory properties and could help improve cholesterol levels.

	3 large carrots
	1/2 onion
	1/4 cup cider vinegar
	1/4 cup honey ( Desjardins recommends Laurentian , Vegans use agave )
	1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
	1/4 teaspoon turmeric
	1/4 cup raisins ( optional )