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.