Chickpea Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce
A quick and nutritious stir fry featuring chickpeas, vibrant vegetables, and a rich garlic sauce, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Base
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 carrot julienned
Garlic Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes adjust for heat preference
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp cornstarch for thickening the sauce
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat olive oil in a large pan or wok over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add broccoli florets, red bell pepper, and carrot to the pan.
- Stir fry for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Add chickpeas to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Sauce Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, maple syrup, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, water, and cornstarch to make the sauce.
Final Cooking
- Pour the sauce over the stir fry and mix well.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and chickpeas evenly.
- Remove from heat and serve hot over rice or quinoa.
Notes
For a filling meal, consider serving it over rice or quinoa. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions for extra flavor. The stir fry holds well in the refrigerator for meal prep.