General Tso's Chickpeas
Healthy General Tso's Chickpeas is an easy vegetarian and vegan variation on everyone's favorite Chinese takeout recipe. Gluten free!
Foto: Well PlatedIngredients
- 1 can chickpeas ((15 ounces))
- 1 tablespoon canola oil (or grapeseed oil, or other neutral cooking oil good for high heat)
- 1 large crown broccoli (cut into florets)
- 2 small red bell peppers (cored and sliced)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 g reen onions (thinly sliced, white and green parts divided)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional for serving)
- Prepared brown rice
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce ((or tamari for gluten free))
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 -2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
Steps
If serving the stir fry with rice, quinoa, or other grain, prepare as needed. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then spread on a paper or dishtowel and lightly pat dry. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together: water, soy sauce, hoisin, jam, rice vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce. Taste and add additional garlic chili sauce if you prefer more heat.
Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high. Add the broccoli and bell peppers. Saute for 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic, white parts of the green onions, and chickpeas.
Cook for 3 additional minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, then pour in the sauce.
Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens; about 2 additional minutes.
Sprinkle with the green portion of the green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with prepared rice or quinoa.
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