Description
Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas is a quick and nutritious vegan dinner featuring broccoli, cabbage, red bell pepper, and chickpeas tossed in a savory garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, and plant-based eating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil (e.g., sesame or olive oil)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 ½ cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
- Red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, cabbage, and bell pepper. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Stir in the chickpeas and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use a high-smoke-point oil for better stir-frying results.
- Customize with tofu, edamame, mushrooms, or snow peas.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if necessary.
- Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry, Vegan Stir Fry Dinner, Chickpea Stir Fry, Broccoli Chickpea Bowl, Healthy Plant-Based Meals