Vegan Sticky Cashew Chickpeas - the perfect healthy and easy to make plant based dinner recipe. This recipe is made in one pan in less than 30 minutes. It is also packed with protein and veggies. This recipe is a vegan take on cashew chicken and it is so good.
I love chickpeas. They are one of my favorite sources of plant protein. For more chickpea recipes try my chickpea and halloumi tacos or my green goddess chickpeas.
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Why you'll love this recipe
It is easy to make and made in one pot.
It is vegetarian, dairy free and can be made gluten free.
Thanks to the edamame, chickpeas and cashews it is packed with plant protein.
Ingredients for vegan cashew chicken
- pepper - Pepper adds veggies and sweetness.
- broccoli - Broccoli is one of our veggies in the recipe.
- cashews - Cashews add a nice crunch and protein.
- chickpeas - Chickpeas are our chicken substitute in this recipe.
- edamame - Edamame adds extra protein to this recipe.
- scallions - Scallions flavor our sauce.
- vegetable broth - Broth is the base to our sauce.
- soy sauce - Soy sauce adds salt and umami flavor.
- garlic - Garlic is just essential.
- ginger - Ginger adds flavor and anti inflammatory properties to the recipe.
- rice vinegar - This is for acidity.
- chili garlic sauce - Chili garlic sauce adds umami flavor to our sauce.
- arrowroot starch - This is essential to thicken up our sauce.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions
- arrowroot starch - This can be subbed with cornstarch.
- rice vinegar - Can be subbed with apple cider vinegar.
- chili garlic sauce - This can be subbed with sriracha.
- soy sauce - This can be subbed with tamari or liquid aminos.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook broccoli, scallions and pepper.
Mix together sauce.
Simmer all ingredients together.
Add additional toppings and serve.
Storage instructions
You can store the extra toast in a sealed container in your fridge for up to 1 day.
Recipe Pro-Tips
Use good quality bread for the best toast. I like sourdough from a local bakery.
Recipe FAQS
Edamame is a complete protein source and full of b vitamins and magnesium.
Chickpeas are a complex carb that is also rich in plant protein.
Arrowroot starch is essential to keep the sauce sticky.
Other one pot vegan dinners to try
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Vegan Sticky Cashew Chickpeas
Ingredients
Filling
- 1 cup chopped bell or sweet peppers
- 1-2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 crown broccoli
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 can chickpeas
- 1 cup frozen shelled edamame
- 1 bunch scallions - finely chopped separate green parts from white parts
Sauce
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic - minced
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 ½ tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 ½ tablespoons chili garlic sauce/paste sub sriracha
- 1 ½ tablespoons arrowroot starch sub cornstarch
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup This is optional, if your chili garlic sauce is sweet you won't need it.
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the white part of the scallions, peppers and broccoli and cook for 5 minutes.
- Whisk together sauce. Add all remaining ingredients to the skillet and pour sauce over skillet. Mix together and simmer for 5-10 more minutes, until the veggies are cooked through.
- Divide out and serve and top with the green parts of the scallions.
Crystal E
Absolutely delicious and quick!
Kristi
Thank you Crystal!