Description
A quick and easy Chickpea Broccoli Stir Fry with savory garlic sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and carrot to the pan. Stir fry for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add chickpeas to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the stir fry and mix well. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and chickpeas evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or quinoa.
Notes
- Spice Level: Adjust red pepper flakes to your preference.
- Vegetables: Feel free to substitute with your favorite veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea, broccoli, stir fry, garlic sauce, vegetarian, healthy, quick dinner