Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe
Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas is a flavorful and easy vegan dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
Broccoli Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon oil *see recipe notes
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper & sea salt to taste
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets approx. 450g
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Cooked rice of choice for serving
Sauce
- ½ cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any sweetener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and all spices. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Fry until the broccoli is tender but not soft, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Whisk.
- Pour the sauce in the pan and add chickpeas.
- Bring to a boil until the sauce simmers. Fry for a further few minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/cayenne pepper if needed.
- Serve alone or with cooked rice. Enjoy!
Notes
This healthier stir fry version is low in fat; add more oil to taste if preferred. Recipe serves 4, and nutrition facts are for one serving without rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 9.1gFat: 5.6gFiber: 7.5gSugar: 11.7g
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