Description
Quick and delicious garlic broccoli stir fry with chickpeas, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, bite-size (Cut into small, even florets for even cooking.)
- 1 piece red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (Or your protein of choice.)
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced (Add more for extra garlic flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (like avocado or light olive oil) (For cooking.)
- 2-3 pieces green onions, chopped (For finishing.)
- to taste toasted sesame seeds (For serving.)
- to taste lime wedges (For serving.)
Sauce Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (For depth of flavor.)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (For brightness.)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (For balance.)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (To thicken the sauce.)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (For a nutty finish.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add your protein (chickpeas, tofu, etc.) and cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan, toss in the onion and bell pepper, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Add garlic and ginger; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Return the cooked protein to the pan.
- Pour in the prepared sauce and stir until glossy and thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Finish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a squeeze of lime. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Chop broccoli, onion, and pepper in advance for easy meal prep. Store sauce in the fridge and shake before use. Serve with jasmine or brown rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: asian, Vegetarian