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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 flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of savory tamari, sweet maple syrup, and nutty sesame oil creates a delicious sticky sauce that coats the chickpeas beautifully.

Ingredients

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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
  • 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 chickpeas and set aside.
  2. Saute garlic: Mince the garlic and add to a sauté pan with the avocado or olive oil. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Make sauce: Combine tapioca starch and half of the vegetable broth until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Saute: In the pan with garlic, add soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and remaining broth. Whisk together.
  5. Add thickener: Stir in the tapioca mixture.
  6. Add chickpeas: Once bubbles form, add chickpeas and coat well.
  7. Simmer: Cook on low heat until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
  8. Let sit: Remove from heat and allow flavors to meld.
  9. Serve: Enjoy with steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice.

Notes

  • You can adjust the sweetness or saltiness of the sauce to your preference.
  • For a spicier kick, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

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Keywords: Vegan, Chickpeas, Sticky, Sesame, Easy, Quick, Weeknight Dinner

Find it online: https://reemcook.com/vegan-sticky-sesame-chickpeas-recipe/