Grated carrots with cumin and lemon

Grated carrots with an Eastern twist: cumin, lemon and fresh coriander. Fresh, vitamin-rich and low in calories, they make a simple, flavour-packed starter or side dish.

Preparation: 10 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 108 kcal · 1 g protein · 8 g carbohydrate · 8 g fat

Ingredients

• 6 carrots
• 1 tsp of cumin
• 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 bunch of coriander
• salt

Method

1. Grate the carrots.
2. Make a dressing with lemon, cumin and olive oil.
3. Toss with the carrots.
4. Add the chopped coriander and leave to rest for 15 minutes.

Nutritional benefits

Carrot is low in calories but rich in fibre and beta-carotene (provitamin A), an antioxidant that is better absorbed with a little oil. Cumin aids digestion and adds flavour without calories. A fresh, vitamin-rich and light starter, ideal for weight loss and easy to take with you.

Variations and substitutions

• With raisins and almonds (Moroccan style).
• With orange for a touch of sweetness.
• With fresh ginger.
• With parsley instead of coriander.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 3 days in the fridge and improves with time: ideal for a lunchbox. The flavours develop as it rests.

💡 Good to know

Leave to marinate for 15 minutes before serving: the carrots soften slightly and soak up the cumin and lemon.

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The foods in this recipe: carrots · cumin · lemon · olive oil · coriander.

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