Quick-Seared Garlic-Ginger Jalapenos

Try these quick seared garlic-ginger jalapenos that are ready in minutes and make a great side to any Asian dish.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 39 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 medium green onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, including seeds and ribs, cut diagonally into thin slic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and pour in toasted sesame oil. Immediately add green onion, jalapeno, and ginger; be careful of the fumes. Stir-fry for 20 to 30 seconds. Add garlic and sesame seeds and stir-fry until there is some char and the jalapeno slices are slightly wilted, 20 to 30 seconds more. Transfer to a heat-safe serving dish.