Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds carrots, peeled and tops trimmed
• 2 tablespoons unrefined coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• Kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced on a deep bias

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Instructions

1. Cut the carrots using a roll-cut: one carrot at a time, slice diagonal chunks from the carrot, rolling it a quarter-turn between cuts to create faceted bite-size pieces.
2. Combine the coconut oil, brown sugar, cumin, crushed red pepper and 1 teaspoon salt in an 8-inch square baking dish. Microwave on high until just melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the vinegar and carrots. Cover with a vented lid or plastic wrap with 6 small holes poked in it.
3. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Uncover, being careful to avoid the steam, and give the carrots a stir. Cover again and microwave on high, stirring every 5 minutes, until the carrots are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, about 10 more minutes. Uncover and stir in all but 1 teaspoon of the scallions. Transfer to a serving dish, top with the reserved scallions and serve immediately.