Carrots, Hot Peppers and Shallot Stir-Fry

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