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Tomato Bread

Tomato Bread

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat tomato juice and water in a saucepan over low heat until warm to the touch; pour into a large warmed bowl. Add yeast and honey; stir to dissolve yeast. Allow to rest until yeast is creamy, about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in oil, parsley, onion, garlic, carrot, and salt. Add 1 cup of the flour, and stir until smooth. Add more flour, until a firm dough is formed. Knead five minutes on a lightly floured surface.
  4. 4 Place dough in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface completely. Allow to rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  5. 5 Punch down dough and turn out onto a lightly floured surface; divide dough in half. Form two loaves and place in prepared loaf pans. Allow to rise until loaves have doubled in size, another 45 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (220 degrees C). Bakes loaves in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Remove loaves from pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

By Jerry La Cross

Toddler-Friendly Carrot and Zucchini Muffins

Toddler-Friendly Carrot and Zucchini Muffins

2.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Stir flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Beat eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla in another bowl. Pour egg mixture into flour mixture and stir until evenly combined. Stir in carrot and zucchini. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup 2/3 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely, about 20 minutes, before serving to hungry toddlers.

By AmyGail

Carrot Bread

Carrot Bread

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Combine eggs, oil, and milk in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until well blended.
  4. 4 Stir in carrots, coconut, cherries, raisins, and walnuts.
  5. 5 Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean, about 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool completely.

By PAMSTER2

Mom's Pineapple-Zucchini Bread

Mom's Pineapple-Zucchini Bread

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9x5-inch loaf pans. Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2 Beat eggs together with the sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the dry mixture until just moistened, then fold in the zucchini, carrots, pineapple, walnuts, and raisins until evenly combined. Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow bread to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and finish cooling on a wire rack before slicing.

By Christine

Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Muffins

Apple, Carrot, and Ginger Muffins

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 16 muffin cups with cooking spray or line with paper liners.
  2. 2 Stir together flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk together maple syrup, Greek yogurt, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract in a second bowl until thoroughly combined. Add maple syrup mixture to flour mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in carrots, apple, crystallized ginger, raisins, and walnuts.
  3. 3 Divide batter evenly between 16 prepared muffin cups, filling each to the top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until tops spring back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the center of one of the muffins comes out clean, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool in the tins for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Kim

Carrot Recipe

Carrot Recipe

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
12 min
Total
17 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a saucepan over medium heat, combine carrots and milk. Bring to a boil, and cook until most of the milk evaporates, about 10 minutes. Stir in sugar, and simmer until mixture becomes dry. Stir constantly to ensure that it doesn't burn. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in cashews and raisins, and saute until cashews are golden brown. Spread over carrot mixture. Sprinkle top with ground cardamom for fragrance.

By Jay Viswanathan

Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots

Quick Couscous with Raisins and Carrots

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the carrots and onion until the carrots begin to soften and the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and water, and bring the mixture to a boil. Stir in the couscous, mixing well to avoid lumps, cover, and remove from the heat. Let the couscous stand covered until the water is absorbed, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in the raisins, and serve hot.

By Melissa Hamilton

Mujadarra (Lentils with Rice)

Mujadarra (Lentils with Rice)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water; add lentils and bring to a rolling boil. Cook until slightly tender, about 10 minutes. Add grated carrots; cook until slightly softened, about 10 minutes. Drain lentils and carrots.
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in the same pot over medium heat; add onions and garlic. Cook and stir until onions wilt and become transparent, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in lentils and carrots and reduce heat to medium-low. Add enough water to the pot to keep the lentil mixture from drying out.
  3. 3 Sprinkle cumin, cayenne, curry powder, salt, and pepper over lentils; stir until heated through and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

By Deena K Boyd

Apricot Almond Pilaf

Apricot Almond Pilaf

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in basmati rice and salt; cook and stir until rice is slightly opaque, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in water until combined. Stir in apricots, almonds, rose water, and saffron; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Stir before serving.

By JOHNTHEBEAR

Sambousa

Sambousa

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly. Remove beef from the skillet.
  2. 2 Sauté carrot, onion, green onion, chile pepper, and garlic in the same skillet over medium heat until tender. Stir in tomato paste and season with seasoning salt. Stir in browned beef until well combined.
  3. 3 Stir together flour and water in a small bowl until a watery paste is formed. Lay an egg roll strip on a clean work surface. Place a teaspoonful of meat mixture in the front part of strip. Starting from the right front corner, fold over to the left. You've started the triangle shape. Continue back and forth (making a triangular shape) until there is no more wrapper. Seal wrapper closed with paste. Continue this process until all of the strips and meat mixture are used.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Fry egg rolls in hot oil until crisp and golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

By Raffaella

Simple Savory Quinoa

Simple Savory Quinoa

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in celery, carrots, onion, and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in vegetable stock, quinoa, basil, and turmeric. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in lime juice and season with salt.

By jwyant89

Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)

Uzbek Plov (Lamb and Rice Pilaf)

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
100 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place basmati rice in a large bowl; cover with warm water and set aside. Wash whole heads garlic; set aside.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add lamb; cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in onions; cook and stir until softened and browned, about 10 minutes. Stir in carrots; cook and stir until softened, about 10 minutes. Add barberries, cumin, coriander, and peppercorns; drop whole heads garlic into Dutch oven, stirring to evenly distribute. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Wash and drain basmati rice with hot water; add to Dutch oven in an even layer on top of lamb. Slowly pour in 2 cups boiling water. The rice should be covered with about 3/4-inch water. Do not stir. Season with salt; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until rice is tender and liquid absorbed, about 20 minutes. Stir rice and lamb together; serve with whole garlic heads on top.

By SarahandtheCity

Air-Fried Carrots with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

Air-Fried Carrots with Tahini-Lemon Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Toss carrot sticks with oil, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Transfer to the air fryer basket and set timer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket and continue cooking until carrots are tender and starting to brown, about 5 minutes more.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cayenne in a small bowl. Season with salt.
  4. 4 Plate carrots and drizzle the sauce on top. Garnish with parsley and aleppo flakes.

By LauraF

Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. 2 Rinse rice in a sieve under running water a few times to get rid of excess starch.
  3. 3 Add rice and carrot to the broth in the pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks.
  5. 5 Once rice is cooked, fluff it using a fork. Gently mix in shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with parsley.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Quinoa Tabbouleh

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, carrots, and parsley in a large bowl; stir in cooled quinoa.

By SYNEVA B

Red Chicken with Vegetables

Red Chicken with Vegetables

4.1

Prep
25 min
Cook
55 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and 2 tablespoons turmeric; cook until onions are brown. Add chicken; cook about 10 minutes more. Add water and tomato paste; season with salt and black pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until mixture thickens, 20 to 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine carrots and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook until sugar melts and carrots are tender. Drain.
  3. 3 Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a separate large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots; cook until light brown. Transfer to a bowl; wipe out skillet.
  4. 4 Heat remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes; cook until cooked through. Season with 1 pinch each turmeric and salt. Stir carrots and potatoes into chicken.

By Nazi

Carrots and Lentils

Carrots and Lentils

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in carrots, tomato paste, ground chile pepper, and sea salt; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove skillet from heat.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine water and lentils in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover saucepan, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove lid, increase heat to medium-high, and stir in carrot-onion mixture; cook until liquid is almost all evaporated, about 2 minutes more. Season with salt and black pepper. Cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Serve carrots and lentils with a spoonful of Greek yogurt.

By Ellen Janet Nestler

Egyptian Lentil Soup

Egyptian Lentil Soup

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place 3 cups water, lentils, tomato, carrot, onion, garlic, and chicken bouillon in a stockpot over medium heat; cook until vegetables and lentils are softened, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to lukewarm.
  2. 2 Blend vegetable and lentil mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir 1 cup water, cumin, sea salt, pepper, and coriander into soup; heat over medium heat until warmed.

By Dahlia Salem

Hawaij Vegetable Soup

Hawaij Vegetable Soup

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Stir in onion; cook and stir in hot oil until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash and potato to onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato, celery, carrots, and garbanzo beans with their liquid; cook for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour in water and bring soup to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in hawaij and vegetable bouillon powder. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season to taste.

By Sprice

Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian Barley Soup)

Ash-e-jow (Iranian/Persian Barley Soup)

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat chicken stock in a large saucepan to a gentle simmer.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; sauté until translucent. Add barley; stir 1 minute. Stir in hot stock, tomato paste, lime juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
  3. 3 Stir in carrots; continue simmering until soup thickened and carrots and barley tender, about 30 minutes. If soup is too thick, add hot water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  4. 4 Slowly pour 1/2 cup hot soup into sour cream in a bowl, whisking constantly; gradually add to soup, whisking constantly. Stir in parsley. Serve with fresh lime wedges.

By Autumn Leaves

Baghdad Beef Stew

Baghdad Beef Stew

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
170 min
Total
250 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour reserved liquid from figs into a 2-cup measuring cup. Add enough water so the mixture is 2 cups total; pour into pot with the beef. Stir carrots, onion, green onions, coriander, and cinnamon into the beef mixture. Reduce heat to low and cook at a simmer for 90 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking on low for 1 hour more.
  4. 4 Stir figs and almonds into the beef mixture. Remove from heat. Cool for 1 hour before reheating to serve.

By MJodyH

Babi's Bean Salad

Babi's Bean Salad

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
910 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beans in a saucepan with enough water to cover them by one inch. Bring beans to a slow boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender but not mushy (about 35 minutes). Set aside to cool.
  2. 2 When the beans have cooled, place them in a large bowl. Add the celery, carrots, parsley, white onion, and mint; toss to blend.
  3. 3 For dressing, blend olive oil, orange and lemon juice, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper, and brown sugar in a blender for 6 seconds. Transfer to a small saucepan, and simmer over low heat for five minutes. Remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over the bean salad, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Cosmas Bisticas

Shadi's Soup-e Mahicheh

Shadi's Soup-e Mahicheh

Prep
30 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Add lamb shank and sear until lightly browned on all sides, about 6 minutes total.
  2. 2 Add the water, turmeric, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until lamb is almost cooked, about 40 minutes.
  3. 3 Add carrot, lentils, and rice. Cover and cook 20 minutes more. Stir in spinach, parsley, and cilantro. Cook over medium-low heat 10 minutes more.
  4. 4 Remove lamb shank and let cool slightly. Separate meat from bone, shred it into medium pieces, and return it to the soup.
  5. 5 Season with salt and additional black pepper as needed. Add lemon juice just before serving.

By Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

Lebanese Lemon Lentil Soup

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots until slightly tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Add water, lentils, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, salt, coriander, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to incorporate. Cover and simmer until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours.
  3. 3 Whisk flour and butter together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; stir constantly until thickened and paste-like, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, stirring every 2 to 3 minutes, until light brown, about 20 more minutes.
  4. 4 Whisk flour paste into finished soup, a spoonful at a time, until smooth and creamy. Serve with lemon wedges, remaining 2 tablespoons parsley, and a sprinkle of freshly ground pepper.

By Debra Fox Sullivan

Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Traditional Armenian Gomgush

Prep
45 min
Cook
180 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme in a bowl; reserve 2 tablespoons herb mixture in a bowl and refrigerate.
  2. 2 Place ½ of the remaining herb mixture in a large soup pot. Add ½ of the tomatoes, ½ of the bell peppers, and ½ of the potatoes in layers. Top with lamb; season with cumin, mint, salt, and black pepper. Layer in eggplant and carrots, then top with remaining tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, and remaining ½ of herb mixture. Pour in beer.
  3. 3 Cover pot; cook over medium heat about 1 hour. Add onions and garlic. Taste and season with salt if necessary; cook 2 hours more. Garnish with reserved 2 tablespoons herb mixture; serve hot.

By Tigran Mesropyan

Lebanese Fattoush

Lebanese Fattoush

4.3

Prep
60 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss together the lettuce, cabbage, radish, cucumber, red bell pepper, carrot, corn, tomato, onion, garlic, parsley, mint, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, and pomegranate syrup in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the pita breads until golden in color. Remove to cool on paper towels. Crush the bread into small pieces; sprinkle over the salad.

By 3azza

Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

Instant Pot Lebanese Lentil Soup (Shorbat Adas)

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
25 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil in the pot. Add onion, potato, carrot, tomato, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle salt, cumin, cinnamon, and allspice over vegetables and stir until fragrant.
  3. 3 Pour in broth, water, and lentils. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, spread pita squares on a lined baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray and season with salt.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Stir in juice of 1 lemon.
  7. 7 Divide soup among bowls and scatter a handful of pita chips over each. Cut second lemon into wedges and serve alongside.

By LauraF

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

Instant Pot Lentil Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Warm olive oil for 3 minutes. Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook until onion is soft and translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Season with cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, white pepper, fennel, and chili powder. Cook for 2 more minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  2. 2 Pour in broth and water. Stir in lentils and squash. Crumble bouillon cube over the top and mix well, scraping the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits. Cancel Sauté mode.
  3. 3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Open valve to vent remaining steam, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  5. 5 Mix in lemon juice and toss kale leaves just on top of the soup. Replace lid and allow kale to steam for about 5 minutes. Remove lid and adjust seasonings, if desired, before serving.

By Diana71

Harvey's Moroccan Roast Chicken

Harvey's Moroccan Roast Chicken

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
120 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 For the spice mix: Mix together in a bowl the cloves, pepper, fennel, sesame seeds, coriander, cumin, allspice, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom. Set aside.
  3. 3 For the spice paste: Place the paprika, lemon juice, the spice mix (from Step 2), salt, chopped mint, black pepper and garlic cloves in a blender. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and blend to until ingredients are mixed, about 6 or 8 pulses. Slowly add the additional olive oil if mixture seems too thick to spread. Blend just until mixture is a smooth paste.
  4. 4 Spread potatoes and carrots in a roasting pan. Rub about 1/4 of the spice paste inside the cavity of the chicken. Rub the remainder of the paste on the outside of the chicken including the underside. Place the chicken directly on the carrots and potatoes. Pierce the 2 lemons all over with a fork, and place them into the chicken cavity.
  5. 5 Tent the chicken with aluminum foil. Roast approximately 2 hours until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the juices run clear. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

By MONKEYCAT