Carrot and Ginger Stir Fry

Ingredients

Carrots

4 large, julienned

Fresh ginger

2 tablespoons, minced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Honey

1 tablespoon

Red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon

Salt

1/4 teaspoon

Green onions

3, sliced (for garnish)

Toasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the minced ginger and garlic to the pan. Sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant and golden.
3. Add the julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly while retaining some crunch.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
5. Pour the sauce over the carrots in the skillet. Stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the carrots are evenly coated and tender-crisp.
6. Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the stir fry with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
7. Serve hot as a delightful side dish or over steamed rice or quinoa for a fulfilling main course.