Description

Chickpea Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce is a quick and flavorful vegetarian dinner made with tender broccoli, hearty chickpeas, and a savory garlic sauce. This easy chickpea stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep lunches, or anyone looking for a simple broccoli stir fry packed with bold garlic flavor and wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

4 cups broccoli florets

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1/2 cup vegetable broth

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

2 green onions, sliced

3 cups cooked rice or noodles for serving

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vegetable broth, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, cornstarch, red pepper flakes, ground ginger, and black pepper until smooth.

2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

3. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until bright green and just tender.

4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly so it does not burn.

5. Stir in the chickpeas and cook for 2 minutes, letting them warm through.

6. Pour the sauce into the skillet and toss everything together.

7. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until the sauce thickens and coats the chickpeas and broccoli.

8. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

9. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

Use fresh broccoli for the best texture, since frozen broccoli can release extra moisture and thin the sauce.

If you like a stronger garlic flavor, add one extra clove right at the end for a sharper finish.

For a spicier stir fry, increase the red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of chili oil before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 255
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 640mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 9g
Protein: 11g
Cholesterol: 0mg