Spiced Carrot Stir-fry with Ginger Beer Glaze

Ingredients

- 1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into thin rounds
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup ginger beer
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Aleppo pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon jerk spice
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the Carrots:
- Slice the carrots into thin rounds for even cooking.

2. Mix the Spice Blend:
- In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, Aleppo pepper, garam masala, five-spice powder, jerk spice, and salt. Mix thoroughly to create a spice blend.

3. Sauté the Carrots:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the sliced carrots and sauté for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they begin to soften.

4. Add the Spice Blend:
- Sprinkle the prepared spice blend over the carrots.
- Stir well to ensure the carrots are evenly coated.

5. Create the Glaze:
- Pour the ginger beer into the skillet.
- Add the balsamic vinegar and apple cider vinegar.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce and form a glaze.

6. Finish with Fresh Ingredients:
- Stir in the lemon juice and lime juice.
- Add the chopped parsley, scallions, and chives.
- Cook for another minute to incorporate flavors, then remove from heat.

7. Serve:
- Transfer the carrot stir-fry to a serving dish.
- Garnish with additional parsley or chives if desired. Serve warm.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

carrot stir-fry, ginger beer glaze, spicy carrots, sautéed carrots, easy dinner recipe, vegetarian dish, gourmet side dish, carrot recipe, quick dinner, glazed carrots

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 420

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