Description
Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are a delightful, quick meal that combines the bold flavors of sesame oil and garlic with the hearty goodness of chickpeas. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, coming together in just 15 minutes. Enjoy them as a main dish over quinoa or rice, or serve them alongside steamed vegetables for a nutritious side. The sticky sauce, made with maple syrup and soy sauce, provides an irresistible sweetness that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
- 3–4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas; set aside.
- Mince garlic and sauté in avocado oil over medium heat until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Mix tapioca starch with half of the vegetable broth in a bowl until smooth.
- Add soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and remaining broth to the pan; whisk to combine.
- Stir in the tapioca mixture and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add chickpeas to the pan and stir to coat; cook on low heat for about 5 minutes.
- Serve warm over grains or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg