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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

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These Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are an easy, flavorful, and protein-packed plant-based dish perfect for a quick dinner or meal prep. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe combines tender chickpeas with a sticky, savory-sweet sesame sauce infused with garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice. It’s a delicious and nutritious vegan meal that pairs perfectly with steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice.

Ingredients

Chickpeas

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 3-4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth or water, divided
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly and set them aside.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Mince the garlic and add it to a sauté pan with avocado or olive oil. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the garlic becomes very fragrant.
  3. Make Starch Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the tapioca starch with half of the vegetable broth (about 2 tablespoons) and whisk until smooth with no clumps. Set aside.
  4. Combine Sauce Ingredients: To the garlic in the sauté pan, add the low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ground ginger, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth. Whisk together thoroughly.
  5. Add Starch Mixture: Pour the tapioca starch mixture into the pan and stir well to combine.
  6. Add Chickpeas and Thicken Sauce: When bubbles begin to form, add the chickpeas to the pan, stirring to coat them evenly in the sauce. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  7. Finish and Serve: Remove the pan from the heat and let the chickpeas sit for a few minutes to absorb the sauce’s flavors. Serve warm alongside steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice.

Notes

  • Tapioca starch can be replaced with cornstarch or arrowroot starch as an alternative thickening agent.
  • Use tamari for a gluten-free option; regular soy sauce works as well but ensure it is low sodium to avoid excessive saltiness.
  • If the sauce does not thicken after 10-15 minutes, add an additional 2 teaspoons of arrowroot powder for better consistency.
  • Maple syrup may be substituted with honey, brown sugar, or coconut sugar. Reduce the amount to lower the sugar content if desired.

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