Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas
This recipe for vegan sticky sesame chickpeas is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup Soy Sauce or Tamari Tamari is gluten-free.
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Can substitute with agave syrup.
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works as a substitute.
- 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Use sparingly to avoid overpowering.
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Mix with water to create a slurry.
Main Ingredients
- 1 can Cooked Chickpeas Canned is fine; no need to cook from scratch.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Any neutral oil works.
- 1 Onion Yellow or white onion.
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds Optional.
- 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chives can be used if needed.
- Salt to taste Salt
- Pepper to taste Pepper
Serving Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Rice or Quinoa Choose your favorite grain.
- 2 cups Steamed or Roasted Vegetables Any mix you enjoy.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and let the aroma fill your kitchen.
- Add the cooked chickpeas into the pan and mix well to coat.
- Pour in the soy sauce and maple syrup, stirring everything together.
- Mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry and add it to the pan to thicken the sauce.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa and with steamed or roasted vegetables.
Notes
These chickpeas can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge. They taste even better the next day. Feel free to customize the recipe with additional vegetables or spices.