Garbanzo Bean Stir Fry

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of fresh garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon Spike seasoning (optional)
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 15-ounce can organic garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
• 1/2 cup mixed vegetables of your choice (I like broccoli and zucchini)
• 1/4 cup shredded vegan cheese of your choice
• cooked rice (suggested: organic short grain brown rice)
• salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put garlic, basil, cayenne and Spike in a frying pan and cover with water and lemon juice. Cook on low until water is almost evaporated.
2. Add garbanzo beans and vegetables. Cook on medium about 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
3. Take off heat, stir in cheese and cover tightly to let flavors come together and cheese melt, about 5 minutes.
4. Serve over cooked rice, salt and pepper to taste.