Carrot and Ginger Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Carrots (4 medium, julienned)

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the julienned carrots and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
5. Pour the sauce over the carrots and stir fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the carrots are tender-crisp and coated in the sauce.
6. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
7. Serve hot as a side dish or over steamed rice as a main course.