Sizzling Green Bean and Tomato Stir Fry

Ingredients

Green onions

2, finely chopped

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Salt

1/2 teaspoon

Red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon

Sesame oil

2 tablespoons

Soy sauce

2 tablespoons

Ginger

1 tablespoon, freshly grated

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Tomatoes

2 large, diced

Green beans

1 pound, ends trimmed

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until they become aromatic and slightly golden.
3. Introduce the green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until they achieve a delightful crisp-tender texture.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Continue to stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened and the flavors meld together.
5. Remove the skillet from heat and garnish the stir fry with chopped green onions.
6. Serve this sizzling stir fry hot as a side dish with your favorite Asian-inspired main courses like grilled chicken teriyaki or sesame ginger salmon.