These spiced carrots are healthy yummy and perfect as a side dish for the holidays!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups sliced carrots, cut diagonally into 1-inch pieces, or baby carrots
•  1 cup water
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add garlic, paprika, cumin, and cinnamon.
3. Stir for a few seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Add carrots, water, lemon juice and salt and bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until almost tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Uncover and simmer, stirring often, until the carrots are just tender and the liquid is beginning to thicken, approximately 2 to 4 minutes.
7. Stir in parsley. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Enjoy!!