Description
Quick and easy sticky sesame chickpeas that are sweet, savory, and nutty, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Steamed or roasted vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil. Stir until combined.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the onion and garlic, stirring to combine.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in water and add it into the skillet. Stir continuously until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the cooked chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to coat them evenly with the sauce.
- Allow the chickpeas to simmer in the sauce for about 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through.
- Sprinkle the sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chickpeas and stir to combine.
- Serve the chickpeas over a bed of cooked rice or quinoa with steamed or roasted vegetables on the side.
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled for larger servings or meal prep. Avoid skipping the sautéing step for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpeas, vegan, sticky, easy recipe, weeknight dinner