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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe
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This Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas recipe is a deliciously sweet and savory plant-based dish featuring tender chickpeas coated in a rich, sticky sesame sauce. Perfect as a main or side, it’s a quick and easy meal packed with bold flavors from garlic, ginger, tamari, and maple syrup, making it an ideal choice for a healthy vegan dinner.

Ingredients

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Chickpeas

  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 3–4 large cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ⅓ cup tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly to remove any canning liquid and set them aside for later use.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Mince the garlic and heat 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant and golden brown, taking care not to burn it.
  3. Mix Arrowroot Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the arrowroot powder with 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth until smooth and lump-free. Set aside.
  4. Create Sauce Base: Add the toasted sesame oil, tamari or soy sauce, maple syrup, fresh grated ginger, rice vinegar, and the remaining vegetable broth to the pan with the garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until well combined.
  5. Add Thickener: Re-whisk the arrowroot slurry to ensure it’s smooth, then pour it into the pan. Stir continuously to avoid lumps as the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Simmer Sauce: Cook the sauce over medium-low heat until it starts bubbling gently, indicating it’s thickened enough to coat the chickpeas.
  7. Combine Chickpeas and Sauce: Add the drained chickpeas to the pan and gently stir to coat them with the sticky sauce. Let them cook together for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors and thicken the glaze.
  8. Rest the Dish: Turn off the heat and allow the chickpeas to sit in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors can meld beautifully.
  9. Serve: Serve the sticky sesame chickpeas over cooked rice, quinoa, or alongside steamed vegetables for a satisfying and wholesome vegan meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute tamari with gluten-free soy sauce to keep it gluten-free.
  • Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
  • Arrowroot powder helps thicken the sauce without adding a cloudy texture; cornstarch is a suitable alternative.
  • For extra texture, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.
  • This recipe keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and tastes great reheated.

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Keywords: vegan chickpeas, sticky sesame sauce, plant-based recipe, easy vegan dinner, gluten-free vegan

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