Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe

Easy, flavorful, and packed with plant protein, these sesame chickpeas are a vegan chickpea recipe that make for a quick and delicious dinner the whole family will love. They’re ready in just 15 minutes and are great to meal prep for the week.

Here’s a delicious recipe for Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas. This dish is flavorful, easy to make, and perfect for a quick meal. It pairs well with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.

Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

Ingredients:

• For the Chickpeas:
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (or olive oil)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for heat)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 tablespoons water
• For the Sticky Sauce:
• 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water (for thickening)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chickpeas:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the chickpeas and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown slightly.
• Stir in the soy sauce, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic powder, ground ginger, and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chickpeas are well coated and the liquid has reduced. Remove from heat and set aside.

1. Make the Sticky Sauce:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
• Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

1. Combine and Serve:

• Pour the sticky sauce over the cooked chickpeas in the skillet and stir to coat evenly.
• Sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
• Serve over rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.

Enjoy your Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas!