Teriyaki Green Peppers Stir Fry

A quick and easy stir-fry recipe packed with peppers, sesame seeds and teriyaki tastiness.

Substitutes? 

  • No honey? Use maple syrup instead. 
  • No lemon? Use lime instead.

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Total time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

2 green peppers (deseeded and sliced)

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 garlic cloves (chopped)

1 tbsp ginger (chopped)

400 g can chickpeas

4 spring onions (sliced)

2 tsp sesame seeds

1 cup basmati rice (cooked)

For the teriyaki sauce:

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey / maple syrup

½ lemon (juiced)

a pinch of chilli flakes

1 tsp corn flour

350 ml water

Recipe:

  1. Add the teriyaki sauce ingredients to a bowl. Whisk until combined and set aside.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a large frying pan. Add the sliced green peppers and cook over a medium heat until softened (about 5 minutes).
  3. Add the garlic and ginger to the pan, mix well and cook for another 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  4. Add the chickpeas and teriyaki sauce to the pan. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until warm and until the sauce has thickened up. Season to taste and serve with spring onions and sesame seeds over steamed rice or noodles.
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How to store

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.