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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas served with rice and veggies
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These Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are a quick, flavorful, and plant-based meal. With a rich, sticky sesame sauce and a touch of ginger, this dish can be prepared in just 15 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and makes for an excellent meal prep option.

Ingredients

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  • 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3–4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 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)

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, set them aside.
  2. Minced garlic and sauté in a pan with oil until golden and fragrant.
  3. Whisk together tapioca starch and 2 tablespoons vegetable broth, set aside.
  4. Add sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and remaining broth to the pan with garlic. Whisk to combine.
  5. Add tapioca mixture to the pan, stir well.
  6. Cook over medium heat until the mixture bubbles.
  7. Add chickpeas and stir until they are fully coated in the sauce. Let it cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  8. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes for flavors to meld together.

Notes

  • If the sauce is too thin, add more tapioca starch to thicken it.
  • For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes or add sriracha.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, and reheat with vegetable broth or oil to keep it saucy.

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