Green Bean and Sesame Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame seeds (2 tablespoons, toasted)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the trimmed green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they are crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until shimmering.
3. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir fry for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
4. Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 2-3 minutes to reheat and infuse with the garlic and ginger flavors.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and honey until well combined. Pour the sauce over the green beans and toss to coat evenly.
6. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Continue to stir fry for another 1-2 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the green beans are well coated.
8. Remove from heat and serve hot as a side dish or over cooked rice or noodles for a light main course.