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Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas Recipe

Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas Recipe
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This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas is a vibrant and healthy dish packed with flavor and nutrients. Featuring tender broccoli florets, sautéed with garlic, ginger, and spices, combined with protein-rich chickpeas, all coated in a tangy, sweet soy-based sauce. It’s a quick and easy vegan meal perfect for a weeknight dinner and pairs beautifully with your choice of cooked rice.

Ingredients

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Broccoli Stir Fry:

  • 1 tablespoon oil (see recipe notes)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Black pepper & sea salt, to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 (450 g) medium head of broccoli, cut into small florets
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Cooked rice of choice, for serving

Sauce:

  • ½ cup (120 ml) water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare Aromatics: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced ginger, minced garlic, and all spices (onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper). Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onions soften.
  2. Cook Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth to the pan. Stir and fry for about 10 minutes until the broccoli is tender but still slightly crisp, avoiding over-softening.
  3. Make Sauce: Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, rice or balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch until smooth and combined.
  4. Add Sauce and Chickpeas: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with the broccoli. Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas. Stir everything well to combine.
  5. Simmer and Thicken: Bring the pan to a boil so the sauce starts to simmer and thicken. Continue frying for a few minutes until the sauce is glossy and coating the vegetables and chickpeas.
  6. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the stir fry and adjust seasonings by adding more salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper if desired.
  7. Serve: Serve the garlic broccoli stir fry hot, alone or over your favorite cooked rice. Enjoy your nutritious and delicious meal!

Notes

  • This recipe uses less oil than typical restaurant stir-fries, making it a healthier option. You can increase the oil quantity if you prefer a richer taste.
  • The nutrition facts are calculated per serving without rice, so adding rice will increase the calorie and carbohydrate count.
  • Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
  • Feel free to swap chickpeas for tofu or other legumes for variation.
  • For spicier flavor, increase the cayenne pepper quantity to your preference.

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