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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe
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These Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a quick weeknight meal. The sticky, sweet, and savory sauce coats the chickpeas perfectly, making them a flavorful addition to any meal. Serve over steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice for a satisfying and nutritious dinner.

Ingredients

Chickpeas:

  • 2 15 ounce cans chickpeas

Sauce:

  • 3–4 large cloves garlic
  • 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. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and set aside.

    2. Mince the garlic and add to a sauté pan with the avocado or olive oil. Sauté until fragrant.

  2. In a small bowl, combine tapioca starch and half of the vegetable broth until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In the sauté pan, add soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and additional vegetable broth. Whisk together.
  4. Add tapioca mixture and stir. Add chickpeas and cook until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit to absorb flavor.
  6. Serve with steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice.

Notes

  • The tapioca starch can be substituted with corn or arrowroot starch.
  • Ensure to use low sodium soy sauce to prevent dish from becoming too salty.
  • If sauce doesn’t thicken, add more thickening agent.
  • Maple syrup can be replaced with honey or other sweeteners.

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