This quick and simple recipe is the perfect side dish to spice up any meal. The ginger and garlic are anti-inflammatory and will fill the room with the comforting smell of home cooking.
Notes: If Chinese Five Spice is not available, you can simply leave it out. However, if you can find this seasoning, it adds a flavorful touch to the dish. To peel ginger quickly and safely use the edge of a small spoon and scrape the peel away from the ginger root to remove all the skin before chopping.
Carrots, Hot Peppers and Shallot Stir-Fry
4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups carrots, sliced
- 3 shallots, sliced into thick rings
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Method
Step 1
Mince the jalapeños, ginger and garlic. Slice the shallots into rings.
Step 2
In a large sauce pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add the carrots and shallots.
Step 3
Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, jalapeños, Chinese Five Spice, salt and red pepper flakes.
Step 4
Sauté for 4 to 5 more minutes and add the green onion to finish. Carrots should be tender but still crisp in the center.
Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (a quarter of the dish): Calories 86, Fat 4g, saturated Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Fiber 2g, Protein 1g, carbohydrate13g, Sodium 346mg