Green Bean and Chickpea Stir Fry
This healthy and flavorful stir fry combines fresh green beans and protein-rich chickpeas in a delicious sauce.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- 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
Let's Get Started
- In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, red pepper flakes, and salt. Set aside.
- Heat the cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the green beans and stir fry for 5-6 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
- Add the chickpeas to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the green beans and chickpeas, and toss to coat evenly.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot as a main course or as a side dish.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 12g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
