Vegan Chickpea and Broccoli Stir Fry Dinner
Quick, healthy, and satisfying garlic broccoli stir fry with chickpeas. A protein-rich vegan dinner ready in under 25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 22–25 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
4–5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp neutral oil
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil (optional)
Optional garnishes: sesame seeds, green onions
Instructions
- Mix soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, and cornstarch slurry (if using) in a bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add broccoli and sauté 4–5 mins. Add splash of water and steam 1 min.
- Push broccoli aside. Add garlic and cook 30 sec. Add chickpeas and stir everything together.
- Pour in sauce. Cook 2–3 mins until heated and thickened.
- Drizzle with sesame oil. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Serve over rice, noodles, or quinoa. Add chili flakes for heat. Keeps well for 4 days.