Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas Recipe
A vibrant and healthy Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas that combines fresh broccoli, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a flavorful sauce, perfect for a quick and nutritious meal served over rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 (450 g) medium head of broccoli, cut into small florets
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
- 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- Cooked rice of choice for serving
Sauce:
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- 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
- Prepare Aromatics: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced ginger, minced garlic, onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, black pepper, sea salt, and cayenne pepper. Sauté the mixture for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and the onion starts to soften.
- Cook Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth to the pan. Continue frying, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender but still has some firmness, about 10 minutes.
- Make Sauce: While the broccoli cooks, whisk together water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Add Sauce and Chickpeas: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan with broccoli and add the rinsed chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a boil, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for a few minutes.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the stir fry and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, or cayenne pepper if desired.
- Serve: Serve the garlic broccoli chickpea stir fry alone or over cooked rice of your choice. Enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!
Notes
- Restaurant stir fry recipes often use a lot of oil; this version uses less for a healthier option, but feel free to add more oil to suit your taste.
- This recipe serves 4 people.
- Nutrition facts provided are for one serving without rice.
