Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry
⏱️ Prep Time: 10 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 20 minutes
Bursting with colorful bell peppers, tender broccoli florets, crisp snap peas, and nutritious chickpeas, this stir-fry is a wholesome and satisfying meal.
This delightful and protein-packed dish is not only delicious but also caters to various dietary needs, making it perfect for those looking for a flavorful vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free option. The aromatic blend of garlic, ginger, and sesame oil adds a delightful depth of flavor, while the coconut aminos-based sauce ties everything together with a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 4 • 🔥 Calories/Serving: —
2 cups cooked chickpeas
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup snap peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons coconut aminos
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Cooked brown rice for serving
Steps
Step 1
Prepare the Vegetables: Thinly slice the red and yellow bell peppers. Cut the broccoli into florets. Trim the snap peas.
Step 2
Sauté Garlic and Ginger: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3
Cook the Vegetables: Add the sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and snap peas to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4
Add Chickpeas: Stir in 2 cups of cooked chickpeas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chickpeas are heated through.
Step 5
Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos, 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
Step 6
Coat with Sauce: Pour the sauce over the chickpeas and vegetables in the skillet. Toss everything together until well coated in the sauce.
Step 7
Season and Garnish: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the stir-fry for added flavor and texture.
Step 8
Serve: Serve the delicious Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry over cooked brown rice. Enjoy the flavorful and protein-packed meal!
Make it your own!
This stir-fry is versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
Feel free to add a dash of chili flakes for some extra heat.
Top the stir-fry with chopped green onions or fresh cilantro for added freshness and flavor.
Mix it up! Try it over rice noodles instead of rice.
