Schewan beans and carrot stir fry

Ingredients:

• 2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp Szechuan pepper
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions:

1. In a wok or large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add Szechuan pepper, red chili flakes, and minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the green beans and grated carrots to the pan. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
4. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
5. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
7. Serve as a side dish or as a topping for rice or noodles. Enjoy!