Scallions and Carrots
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Scallions and Carrots recipe—a vibrant stir-fry side dish that’s both healthy and packed with flavor. Featuring tender-crisp carrots and scallions sautéed with aromatic garlic in a blend of olive oil, sesame oil, and savory soy sauce, this dish is finished with a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds for a delightful crunch. With just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this versatile recipe is perfect for busy nights and pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or your favorite protein. Whether you're looking for an easy vegetable side dish or a light vegetarian meal option, this recipe brings a balance of freshness and umami to your table. Perfect for fans of quick stir-fry recipes, Asian-inspired flavors, and wholesome ingredients!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium carrots
- 6 large scallions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
Peel and slice the carrots into thin julienne strips or coins for even cooking.
Trim the scallions and cut them into 2-inch pieces, separating the white parts from the green tops.
Mince the garlic into fine pieces and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the white parts of the scallions and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the carrots to the skillet, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to become tender but still retain some crunch.
Drizzle in the sesame oil and soy sauce, stirring to coat the vegetables evenly.
Add the green tops of the scallions and cook for another 2 minutes until they wilt slightly.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the vegetables before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or over rice for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
545 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1365 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1192 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
