Super Simple Chickpea and Veggie Stir Fry

Get ready for a flavor fiesta with Super Simple Chickpea and Veggie Stir Fry! In just minutes, you’ll whip up a tantalizing sauce blend of soy sauce, zesty ginger, and garlic. Heat up a saute pan and toss in vibrant stir-fry veggies alongside hearty chickpeas, creating a medley of textures and tastes. Pour in that irresistible sauce, watch it thicken, and let the aroma dance through your kitchen! Serve over fluffy basmati rice and garnish with fresh scallions for that final touch of pizzazz. With its quick prep and explosion of flavors, this stir fry is a guaranteed weeknight winner! Enjoy the culinary adventure!

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min

Ingredients:

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced fine
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bag mixed stir fry veggies (fresh or frozen)
  • Scallions, sliced thin
  • Basmati rice, cooked to package directions

Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, ginger, garlic and cornstarch. Set aside.

In a large, high-sided saute pan, heat a little bit of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add in the stir fry veggies and a splash of water and saute for 5-6 minutes or until tender crisp. Add in the chickpeas and heat through. Season with pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and add the soy sauce mixture. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until sauce has thickened and heated through. Divide basmati rice among serving bowls. Top with stir fry and sliced scallions.

Other Ways To Prepare This Meal:

Meat-eater in the group: Add shredded rotisserie chicken in with the chickpeas.

Gluten-free: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.

Kid-friendly: Use their favorite veggies. Substitute chicken if they don’t love chickpeas or serve with a side of cooked-from-frozen egg rolls or potstickers .

Add spice: Add a spoonful of sambal or sriracha into the soy sauce mixture.