Description
A quick and easy Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas, perfect for a nourishing weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until it shimmers invitingly.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Toss in the broccoli florets and chickpeas; stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the broccoli is tender yet crisp.
- Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring well to combine all the luscious flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, letting those seasonings enhance the dish.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing everything to meld beautifully.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds for that delightful crunch if desired.
Notes
Chop your veggies a day in advance for quicker cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg