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Delicious Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas – Ready in 20 Minutes!

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water to thicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.
  • Cook Chickpeas: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until they start to crisp.
  • Add Sauce & Thicken: Pour the sauce over the chickpeas and stir to coat evenly. In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Pour the slurry into the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky.
  • Serve: Serve the sticky sesame chickpeas over cooked rice or quinoa. Garnish with sliced green onions and extra sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy!