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Mongolian Chickpeas

Mongolian Chickpeas: Quick, Sweet, and Spicy Vegan Delight

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Delight in this Mongolian Chickpeas recipe, a quick and flavorful vegan dish perfect for busy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mongolian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free option.
  • 1 cup Dark Soy Sauce Sweet soy sauce or hoisin sauce can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to spice preference.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a good alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Tapioca or potato starch can be alternatives.
Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Oil Vegetable or sesame oil for stir-frying.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic.
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated.
Vegetables
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Diced, mix red and green for variety.
  • 2 cups Broccoli Florets, substitute with other veggies if desired.
Main Protein
  • 1 can Chickpeas Drained and rinsed.
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped, save some for garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, red pepper flakes, brown sugar, water, and cornstarch. Whisk well until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Toss in diced bell pepper and broccoli florets, sprinkle with salt, then cover the skillet to steam for 2-4 minutes until vibrant green.
  4. Uncover and pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables, gently fold in chickpeas, cover, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. Stir in chopped green onions, adjusting seasoning as necessary. Serve warm, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep veggies and mix sauce beforehand to speed up cooking time. Adjust seasoning to taste and enjoy leftovers for up to three days.

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