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Broccoli Chickpea Stir Fry

A taste of take-out at home!

Prep time: 10-15 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 onion
  • 1 head of garlic
  • 1 piece of ginger root
  • 1 – 2 heads of broccoli
  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 1 bottle of sesame oil
  • 1 bottle of soy sauce
  • 1 package of cornstarch
  • 1 package of white rice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Water

SUGGESTED ADD-INS

  • spices like cayenne pepper, onion powder, paprika, or sesame seeds
  • oyster sauce
  • maple syrup

Prepare your ingredients:

  1. Open the can of chickpeas. Drain off the liquid and rinse with water.
  2. Peel and dice the onion.
  3. Peel and chop 6 garlic cloves, very fine.
  4. Peel the ginger root. Grate the ginger with a cheese grater or chop very fine until you have 1 heaping tablespoon.
  5. Rinse and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Measure 1/3 cup of water

Make the Stir Fry

  1. Start cooking your rice now. Follow the instructions on the package or use your favorite technique.
  2. In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil on medium-high heat.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger (include any additional spices in this step). Sauté for 3 – 4 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped broccoli and 1/3 cup of water.
  5. Cook the broccoli for about 10 minutes, until tender but not soft. While the broccoli is cooking, make the sauce in step 3.

To Make the Sauce

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together ½ cup of water, 4 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon corn starch, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil until smooth.

Finish the stir-fry

  1. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pan.
  2. Add the sauce to the pan and mix well. Bring to a boil until the sauce simmers.
  3. Serve with white or brown rice, or as a side dish on its own

CARROT TIPS

  • This recipe brings a little taste of take-out home. Try amping up the flavor with the following suggestions:
    • Broccoli loves red pepper! This dish is great with an extra spicy kick.
    • Make the recipe more filling with bell peppers, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, or other vegetables.
    • Sweeten up the sauce with a tablespoon of honey, maple syrup, or a dash of oyster sauce.
    • Add beef or tofu for more protein power.
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