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.