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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe: Quick Flavor-Packed Delight

Discover the Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe for a quick and flavorful meal that’s also nutritious and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

For the Chickpeas
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil or Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 3 tablespoons Tamari or Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Grated Ginger
For Thickening
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tablespoon Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas under cold water and set aside.
  2. In a medium skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder with vegetable broth until smooth.
  4. Add sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and remaining vegetable broth to the skillet with garlic. Whisk and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir back in the arrowroot mixture and cook on medium-low for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Fold the chickpeas into the thickened sauce and cook for about 5 minutes until evenly coated and heated.
  7. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve over rice or quinoa and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Rewhisk the arrowroot mixture before adding to prevent clumping. Add chili flakes if desired for heat. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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