Description
This Sticky Sesame Chickpeas & Broccoli recipe offers a deliciously sweet and savory glaze coating tender broccoli florets and hearty chickpeas. Enhanced with sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, it’s a quick stovetop dish perfect for a nutritious, satisfying vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
- 1 large head broccoli (about 1 lb), cut into 2-inch florets
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled ginger
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine honey, ketchup, reduced-sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Stir until smooth and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook the Broccoli: Heat 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, tossing occasionally, until the broccoli is charred in spots and just tender, about 5 to 6 minutes. Once done, transfer the broccoli to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Chickpeas: Using the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of neutral oil over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped garlic and ginger, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Then stir in the drained chickpeas and baking soda, spreading evenly in the pan.
- Add and Thicken Sauce: Stir the prepared honey sauce mixture to recombine the cornstarch and pour it into the skillet with chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 1 minute until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze and coats the chickpeas evenly.
- Combine Broccoli and Finish: Return the broccoli to the skillet, tossing gently to combine and heat through for about 1 more minute. Taste and adjust salt if necessary.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the sticky sesame chickpeas and broccoli among serving bowls, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, sprinkle some red pepper flakes while cooking the garlic and ginger.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten free.
- Make sure to rinse chickpeas well to reduce any canned taste.
- Toasting the sesame seeds enhances their nutty flavor—consider toasting in a dry pan until golden and fragrant.
- This dish is best served fresh but can be reheated in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keywords: sticky sesame chickpeas, broccoli recipe, vegetarian dinner, quick stovetop meal, healthy chickpea dish, sesame glaze
