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Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas: A Healthy Delight!

A healthy and delicious stir fry featuring garlic, broccoli, and chickpeas, perfect for a quick meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or quinoa for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
  4. Stir in the chickpeas and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing them to heat through.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Toss everything together until well combined and heated through, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the stir fry over cooked rice or quinoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added crunch, toss in some sliced bell peppers or snap peas during the stir-fry.
  • Substitute chickpeas with tofu or tempeh for a different protein source.

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