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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious vegan sticky sesame chickpeas cooked in a flavorful sauce with a hint of sweetness and served over your choice of grains and veggies.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 15 ounce cans chickpeas
  • 34 large cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
  • 1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth or water divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse chickpeas.
  2. Mince garlic, sauté with oil.
  3. Combine tapioca starch with vegetable broth.
  4. Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and broth.
  5. Add in tapioca mixture, then chickpeas.
  6. Cook until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, let sit, and serve.

Notes

  • The tapioca starch can be substituted with corn or arrowroot starch.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce to avoid excessive saltiness.
  • If the sauce doesn’t thicken, add more arrowroot powder.
  • Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or sugar alternatives.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 260 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg