Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/54d138d8-f068-4efc-b9e2-0257b75b00ed
Original source: https://eatwithclarity.com/sticky-sesame-chickpeas/
Recipe image: https://eatwithclarity.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sesame-chickpeas-3.jpg

Easy, flavorful, and packed with plant protein, these sesame chickpeas are a vegan chickpea recipe that are a quick and delicious dinner the whole family will love. They're ready in just 15 minutes and are great to meal prep for the week.
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT5M
Cook time: PT10M
Total time: PT15M

Ingredients
- 2 15 ounce cans chickpeas
- 3-4 large cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1.5 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 1/3 cup low sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1/4 cup low sodium vegetable broth or water (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional for spice)

Instructions
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and set aside.
2. Mince the garlic and add to a sauté pan with the avocado or olive oil.
3. Sauté over medium for a few minutes or until the garlic is very fragrant.
4. In a small bowl combine the tapioca starch and half of the vegetable broth and mix until no clumps remain. Set aside.
5. To the sauté pan with the garlic, add in the low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger, and the additional 2 tbsp of vegetable broth. Whisk together.
6. Add in the tapioca mixture and stir.
7. When bubbles start to form, add in the chickpeas and stir until they are well coated.
8. Cook on low heat until the sauce becomes thick and sticky, about 5 minutes. stirring occasionally.
9. Remove from the heat and let sit to allow the chickpeas to absorb all of the flavor.
10. Serve with steamed broccoli, quinoa, or rice.