Description
This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas pairs vibrant broccoli with hearty chickpeas and a flavorful sauce, making it a healthy option for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 5 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper & sea salt (to taste)
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 medium head of broccoli (cut into small florets)
- 1/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- Cooked rice of choice (for serving)
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or any other sweetener)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth, sautéing for about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender yet crisp.
- Combine water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour sauce over broccoli and chickpeas, simmering until sauce thickens and chickpeas are heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired before serving over cooked rice.
Notes
Use fresh or frozen broccoli; adjust cooking time for frozen.
Feel free to substitute chickpeas for other beans or tofu if desired.
Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg