After countless Cauliflower “rice” recipes, I decided to try another veggie. Carrot & orange pair so well together and create such a light but flavorful combination. This dish is perfect for this time of year because it hints at summer but definitely works as the temperatures are cooling down.
Citrus Carrot "Rice"
Author: Tracey Lemle
Recipe type: Side Dish
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Serves: 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 Carrots
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Wash & peel carrots, cut into small pieces
- Place carrots into food processor and pulse until made into rice-like "bits"
- In a small bowl, add juice of the orange, ginger and 2 tablespoons of evoo - mix and set aside
- In a sauce pan, heat with 1 tablespoon evoo and add carrot "rice"
- Add in oregano and continue to stir
- After 3-5 minutes, and carrots look like they're softening up, add in citrus dressing
- Stir for just one minute, remove from stove
- Can be served hot or cold