Easy Weeknight Garlic Broccoli Chickpea Stir Fry
A quick, flavorful Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas tossed in a garlicky, savory sauce. Vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for busy nights or plant-based meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
3 cups broccoli florets
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
2 tbsp oil (avocado or olive)
3–4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
1 tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot (optional)
1 tbsp water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: sesame seeds, green onions, red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Mix sauce ingredients in small bowl and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and sauté 5–7 min until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Add another tbsp oil and broccoli. Stir-fry 4–5 min until just tender.
- Add garlic (and ginger if using), sauté 30 sec.
- Return chickpeas to pan. Pour in sauce and toss to coat. Cook 1–2 min until thickened.
- Serve over rice or quinoa with toppings of choice.
Notes
Use frozen broccoli if needed.
Double sauce for extra drizzle.
Great for meal prep—stores up to 4 days.