Pinto Bean and Veggie Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish
• Green onions - 2, sliced, for garnish
• Cooked rice - 4 cups, for serving
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Broccoli florets - 1 cup
• Carrots - 2, julienned
• Zucchini - 1, sliced
• Bell peppers - 2, thinly sliced
• Pinto beans - 1 can, drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, and broccoli. Stir fry for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Add pinto beans, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
5. Serve the stir fry over cooked rice.
6. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
7. Enjoy!