Green Bean and Chickpea Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Chickpeas (1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed)
• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt. Set aside.
2. Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the green beans and stir fry for 5-6 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
4. Add the chickpeas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
5. Pour the sauce over the green beans and chickpeas, and toss to coat evenly.
6. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
8. Serve hot as a main course or as a side dish.