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Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas – Sweet, Savory & Easy

Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas served over rice
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These chickpeas are enveloped in a sweet, sticky sesame sauce that’s bursting with flavor! Serve them over rice or quinoa with fresh veggies for a satisfying, plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1⁄4 cup soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas (or one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
  • Steamed or roasted vegetables, for serving

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and toasted sesame oil.

4. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.

5. Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and stir into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken.

6. Add the chickpeas to the skillet, stirring to coat them well in the sauce.

7. Simmer the chickpeas in the sauce for 5-7 minutes until heated through and thickened to your liking.

8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.

9. Serve over a bed of rice or quinoa with steamed or roasted vegetables on the side.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate the chickpeas in the sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.

Maple syrup can be replaced with agave nectar or honey (if not strictly vegan).

Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce if you prefer a spicier version.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Great for meal prep and packed with plant-based protein.

Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/vegan-sticky-sesame-chickpeas/