Spiced Braised Carrots with Olives and Mint

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 ½ tablespoons honey
• 5 cups (1-inch) sliced carrots (about 2 pounds)
• 2 cups water
• Mint sprigs (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• + 8 more ingredients
• • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
  • 1 (5-inch) mint sprig
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ¼ cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Bring water to a simmer in a large saucepan. Stir in carrots and next 8 ingredients (carrots through garlic); cover and simmer 15 minutes or until carrots are tender. Remove carrots with a slotted spoon, reserving liquid. Bring liquid to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 10 minutes). D...

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