Description
A quick and flavorful garlic broccoli stir fry with hearty chickpeas in a savory ginger sauce. Perfect for an easy, comforting vegan weeknight meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Black pepper and sea salt to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 medium head broccoli, cut into small florets
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, garlic, ginger, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens.
- Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and add the chickpeas. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for a few more minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and chickpeas.
- Remove from heat and serve warm over cooked rice.
Notes
Swap chickpeas with tofu, edamame, or white beans for variation.
Add vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, snap peas, or mushrooms for extra texture.
Use balsamic vinegar instead of rice vinegar for a deeper flavor.
For gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
