Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas
Easy, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes, these Sweet & Savory Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are a perfect plant-based dinner packed with protein and coated in a luscious sticky sesame sauce. Ideal for weeknight meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- ⅓ cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
- ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth or water divided
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas; set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- In a bowl, mix tapioca starch with half the vegetable broth until smooth; set aside.
- Add tamari, toasted sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ground ginger, remaining vegetable broth to the skillet; whisk to combine.
- Stir in the starch mixture and cook until bubbles form and sauce thickens slightly.
- Add chickpeas and toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce becomes thick and sticky (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let rest for a couple of minutes to allow flavor absorption. Serve with rice, quinoa, or steamed veggies.