Name: Lemon Carrot Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: Carrot - 500 g; Lemon - 120 g; Olive oil - 1 tbsp.; Ground cumin - 2 tsp.; Dill - to taste

Russian

Discover this unique side dish, perfect for complementing any meal, especially fish, if you appreciate unusual flavor combinations and light, healthy recipes. It takes no more than half an hour to prepare, and the result will exceed all expectations!

Begin by thoroughly washing the lemon and carrots, then carefully peel them. This is the first step to creating the perfect side dish!

Cut the carrots into large sticks, then cut each stick in half and slice the resulting halves into wedges. Transfer the sliced carrots to a convenient bowl.

Squeeze the juice from the lemon into a small bowl or ramekin. If there's a little pulp left, blend it until smooth so nothing goes to waste!

Add aromatic lemon pulp and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the carrots. This will give the dish a unique tang and freshness.

Add cumin to the mixture and pour in the olive oil. Mix all ingredients thoroughly, ensuring every carrot piece is infused with this magical aroma.

Preheat your oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a baking dish and arrange the carrots inside. Place the dish in the oven for 20-30 minutes. The carrots are done when they are tender and soft.

Serve the carrots with lemon, complementing them with a delicate cheese sauce. To complete this masterpiece, garnish the dish with fresh dill. Enjoy your meal!

Lemon Carrot Side Dish

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International

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Lemon Carrot Side Dish

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