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Carrots, Hot Peppers, and Shallot Stir Fry with Ginger and Garlic

Ingredients

½ jalapeno pepper

1 ½ tsp. fresh ginger

2 garlic cloves

3 shallots

1 tbsp. olive oil

4 c. baby carrots

½ tsp. Chinese 5 spice powder

1 tsp. sea salt

¼ tsp. red pepper flakes

Mince the jalapenos, ginger, and garlic. Slice the shallots into rings.

In a large sauté pan heat olive oil over medium to high heat and add the carrots and shallots. Sauté for 4–5 minutes then add the garlic, ginger, jalapenos, Chinese 5 spice, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Sauté for 4–5 more minutes and add the green onion to finish. Carrots should be tender but still crisp in the center.

Makes:  4 servings

Prep Time:  15 minutes

Cook Time:  15 minutes