Description
This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas is a quick and flavorful dinner packed with protein and fiber. Crisp-tender broccoli, hearty chickpeas, and a sweet-savory garlic sauce come together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or healthy meal prep.
Ingredients
Broccoli Stir Fry:
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Black pepper & sea salt, to taste
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 medium head broccoli (about 450 g), cut into small florets
⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Cooked rice of choice, for serving
Sauce:
½ cup (120 ml) water
3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or other sweetener
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Add onion, ginger, garlic, and spices (onion powder, paprika, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne). Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Cook for about 10 minutes, until broccoli is tender but still crisp.
In a small bowl, whisk together the water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch until smooth.
Pour the sauce into the pan and add chickpeas. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Serve warm over cooked rice and enjoy!
Notes
For extra texture, pan-fry chickpeas until golden before adding to the sauce.
Add other veggies like bell peppers or snap peas for variety.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg