Savory Beans and Carrots Stir-Fry

1Wash and trim the beans (1 cup) and carrots (1 cup). Cut the beans (1 cup) into bite-sized pieces and slice the carrots (1 cup) into thin rounds.

2Heat vegetable oil (1 tablespoon) in a large pan over medium heat.

3Add minced garlic (1 teaspoon) and grated ginger (1 teaspoon) to the pan and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

4Add the beans (1 cup) and carrots (1 cup) to the pan and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften but are still slightly crunchy.

5Season with soy sauce (1 tablespoon), sesame oil (1 tablespoon), red chili flakes (½ teaspoon), and black pepper (¼ teaspoon). Mix well to coat the vegetables evenly.

6Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the beans (1 cup) and carrots (1 cup) are cooked to your desired tenderness.

7Sprinkle chopped green onions (¼ cup) and sesame seeds (1 tablespoon) over the stir-fry.

8Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.

9Serve hot as a delicious and nutritious side dish or over steamed rice for a complete meal.