Description
Sticky Sesame Chickpeas & Broccoli is a quick and delicious plant-based dish with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors. Tender broccoli and chickpeas are tossed in a sticky sesame sauce, making it a satisfying meal that’s perfect over rice or quinoa for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Dish:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1/2 cup water (as needed for sauce consistency)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, until they are tender but still crisp. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well, and if the sauce is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
- Cook the Chickpeas: Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chickpeas are heated through and the sauce has thickened and become sticky.
- Combine with Broccoli: Add the cooked broccoli back into the skillet and toss to combine everything with the sticky sauce. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and give it a final stir.
- Serve: Serve the Sticky Sesame Chickpeas & Broccoli over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
Adjust the sauce consistency by adding water as needed. For added spice, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a drizzle of sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg