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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

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This Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas recipe offers a deliciously savory and sweet dish perfect as a protein-packed vegan meal. With tender chickpeas coated in a rich, sticky sauce made from toasted sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, and garlic, this skillet-cooked dish is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or grains.

Ingredients

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Chickpeas

  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas

Sauce & Seasonings

  • 3–4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 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. Rinse Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water and set them aside to drain well.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to a sauté pan along with the avocado or olive oil.
  3. Cook Garlic: Sauté the garlic over medium heat for a few minutes until it becomes very fragrant but not browned, stirring to prevent burning.
  4. Prepare Sauce Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the tapioca starch with half of the vegetable broth (2 tablespoons) and whisk until smooth and clump-free. Set this mixture aside.
  5. Add Sauce Ingredients to Pan: Pour the low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ground ginger, red pepper flakes (if using), and the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth into the sauté pan with the garlic. Whisk everything together until combined.
  6. Thicken Sauce: Stir in the tapioca starch mixture to the pan and mix well to incorporate it evenly into the sauce.
  7. Add Chickpeas: Once the sauce begins to bubble, add the drained chickpeas and stir to coat them fully with the sticky sauce.
  8. Simmer: Reduce the heat to low and simmer the chickpeas in the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy and sticky.
  9. Rest: Remove the pan from the heat and allow the chickpeas to sit for a few minutes so they can absorb the flavorful sauce thoroughly.
  10. Serve: Serve the sticky sesame chickpeas warm alongside steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use low sodium tamari or soy sauce to control the salt level in the dish.
  • If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
  • Maple syrup balances the saltiness with natural sweetness, but you can substitute with agave nectar or brown rice syrup if preferred.
  • Tapioca starch acts as a gluten-free thickener; cornstarch can be used as an alternative.
  • For extra texture, toast the chickpeas in the pan before adding the sauce.
  • This dish is great served with steamed vegetables or grains like quinoa or rice to make a filling meal.

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