Green Bean and Tomato Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Green onions (2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish))
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Tomatoes (2 large, diced)
• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed and halved)

Instructions

1. Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 5-6 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
4. Add the diced tomatoes, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly softened.
5. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
6. Serve hot as a side dish with your favorite main course.