Carrots with dates and raisins

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Recipe byrfegles1

Categories:
- Carrot
- Date
- Fruit
- Raisin
- Vegetables

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

1/4 cup raisins, preferably golden

Large pinch saffron (otpional)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch thick slices or roll cut

1/2 cup chopped pistachios, almonds, or walnuts for garnish (optional)

Minced fresh mint leaves for garnish

1. Put the oil in a deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Add the onion and stir until soft, 3 minutes or so, then add the dates, the raisins, and the saffron if you're using it, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and stir until fragrant, about a minute.

2. Stir in the carrots and 1/4 cup water, bring to a boil, cover the pan, and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook, undisturbed, for 5 minutes.

3. Uncover and raise the heat a bit. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the carrots are cooking in the oil, 5 to 10 minutes. Lower the heat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, just a minute or two more. Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish and serve.