vegan garlic chickpea stir fry with broccoli and carrots
This vegan garlic chickpea stir fry with broccoli and carrots is the perfect easy healthy meal. It is ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- ~2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 head broccoli - cut into small florets
- 2 medium carrots - finely chopped
- 1 head bok choy - finely chopped can sub with another green
- ½ cup cilantro - finely chopped
- 1 can chickpeas - drained
- salt/pepper to taste
Sauce
- ¼ cup vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoon liquid aminos or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon rice wine vinegar apple cider vinegar would also work
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch/powder or cornstarch
Optional toppings and sides
- Rice
- Hemp or sesame seeds
- Scallions
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 3 minutes. Add carrots and broccoli. Cook for 8 minutes or until vegetables have softened. Next add in bok choy and cook for about 3 more minutes until bok choy has softened. While you are cooking, if the pan looks dry add more sesame oil.
- While veggies are cooking, whisk together your sauce.
- Add chickpeas to the pan with the veggies. Pour sauce over veggies and chickpeas. Mix to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 3 more minutes. Sauce should have thickened.
- Remove stir fry from heat and let cool. Serve stir fry with desired sides and toppings.
Notes
This makes 2-3 servings depending on how hungry you are.
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 20gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1783mgPotassium: 1777mgFiber: 16gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 20811IUVitamin C: 311mgCalcium: 477mgIron: 6mg
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