Roasted Carrots with Cumin
This week’s episode is about cumin, a very popular world spice. It is eaten as a seed or ground and is found in many cuisines: Middle Eastern, Thai, Vietnamese, North African, Chinese, Indian, Cuban, Mexican, and Moroccan.
Health Benefits:
Rich in antioxidants
Helps regulate digestions
May boost the immune system because of Vitamin C and Vitamin A
May prevent food-borne illness because of antimicrobial properties
A source of iron
May increase lactation
Roasted Carrots with Lime and Toasted Cumin, Coriander, and Fennel
*This is a nice and tangy side dish. I pureed it the next day with vegetable broth for a soup.