Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas
A vibrant Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas, packed with flavor and nutrients.
Equipment
- Pan
Ingredients
Broccoli Stir Fry
- 1 tablespoon oil *see recipe notes
- 1 onion diced
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Black pepper & sea salt to taste
- 1 Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 medium head broccoli cut into small florets (450 g)
- ⅓ cup vegetable broth (80 ml)
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- Cooked rice of choice for serving
Sauce
- ½ cup water (120 ml)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other sweetener
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and all spices. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Fry until the broccoli is tender but not soft, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Whisk.
- Pour the sauce in the pan and add chickpeas.
- Bring to a boil until the sauce simmers. Fry for a further few minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/cayenne pepper if needed.
- Serve alone or with cooked rice. Enjoy!
Notes
Please note that restaurant stir fry recipes contain a lot of oil. If you aren't used to low-fat cooking, you might not like this healthier stir fry version. If you don't mind oil, feel free to add more oil to taste. 🙂
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
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