Broccoli, Chickpea & Garlic Stir Fry

Recommended to serve with rice

Broccoli, Chickpea & Garlic Stir-Fry

  • Preparation time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Total time: 30 minutes
  • Servings: 3-4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 onions (≈ one large and one medium), chopped
  • 4 big cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 heaped tbsp of fresh ginger, minced
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika powder
  • 1 tsp spicy paprika powder
  • Pinch of salt and pepper (or to taste)
  • 1 large head of broccoli (with stem), cut into bite size pieces
  • 80ml vegetable broth
  • 500g canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 125ml water
  • 1 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar (40ml)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup (40ml)
  • 3 tbsp gluten free soy sauce (60ml)

Method

  • Heat the oil in a pan and add the onion, garlic, ginger and spices.
  • Fry for about 4 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli and vegetable broth.
  • Cook for a further 5-6 minutes.
  • Combine the water, corn starch, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and soy sauce in a bowl.
  • Add the liquid to the pan, together with the chickpeas.
  • Bring to a boil and let it simmer until the broccoli is soft but crunchy and the sauce is thick, about 5 mins.
  • Serve with rice and enjoy!