Enhanced Green Bean and Cashew Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed)
• Cashews (1/2 cup, raw or roasted)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (2 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Water (2 tablespoons)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Cooking oil (as needed for stir-frying)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cashews and toast them until golden brown, about 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add a drizzle of cooking oil if needed. Once hot, add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
5. Pour the prepared sauce over the green beans, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and clings to the beans.
6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, adjusting as desired.
7. Remove from heat and sprinkle the toasted cashews over the stir-fry.
8. Serve hot as a side dish or over rice or quinoa for a wholesome main course.