Active Time

　　20 min

　　Total Time

　　50 min

Ingredients

　　3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

　　2 tablespoons sugar

　　1/2 teaspoon salt

　　1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

　　1/8 teaspoon cayenne

　　1 pound carrots, cut into julienne strips (4 cups)

　　1/2 cup thinly sliced soft dried Mission figs (6)

　　Whisk together lemon juice, sugar, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved. Add carrots and figs and toss well. Let stand, uncovered, at room temperature, tossing occasionally, until carrots are wilted, about 30 minutes.