Description
This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas is a vibrant, healthy dish that combines tender broccoli and hearty chickpeas with the aromatic flavor of garlic. Perfect for busy weeknights, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for quick nourishment without sacrificing taste. This colorful stir fry can be customized with your favorite vegetables and is great served over rice or quinoa. Enjoy a delicious plant-based meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Wash broccoli thoroughly and cut into bite-sized florets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry until bright green (about 3 minutes).
- Incorporate chickpeas, stirring until heated through (approximately another 3 minutes).
- Drizzle soy sauce and sprinkle red pepper flakes over the mixture, stirring well for about 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and finish with toasted sesame seeds before serving hot over rice or enjoying straight from the pan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Plant-based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg