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Carrots baked in coals

By Abigail Donnelly
4 to 6
Easy
20 minutes
30 - 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 kg baby carrots
  • 2 T olive oil
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 t ground cumin
  • 1 t sea salt
  • 5 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 thyme sprigs
  • 5 rosemary sprigs

Method

Wash the carrots, place on a wet cloth and dress with the remaining ingredients.

Cover with the cloth and secure with string. Place on top of dry soil and cover the parcel with coals. Cook for 30–45 minutes.

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