This Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe makes the most delicious, quick and easy recipe and is packed with flavor!
One thing I can never get enough of is quick and easy recipes. While I love cooking, I don’t love spending a ton of time cooking at lunch time when I have work to do, or at the end of the day if all I’m wanting to do is chill on the couch- you feel me?
But with that being said, I still want my meals to be delicious. And I also still want them to be pretty nutritious (most of the time!) to power me through a busy day or keep me feeling satisfied throughout the evening. Bonus points if it’s also cost effective!
Okay okay, I know this is an extensive list of demands… But as a Registered Dietitian, these are all things I consider when creating recipes for you! They need to be delicious, nutritious, cost effective, quick and easy… Which is why I love this Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe.
This Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe hits all the right flavor components for me- It’s salty, sweet, slightly sour and has a delicious texture that will keep you wanting more. Plus, you can pair them with your favourite veg (I love using frozen broccoli!) and brown rice or rice noodle for a complete meal. It’s the perfect recipe to have in your back pocket when you’re craving something delicious but don’t know what.
Plus, it only uses one pan, which means quick and easy clean up. One-pan and one-pot meals are a life saver for me, which is why I have others, like my Apple Dill Chickpea Mash, Balsamic Gnocchi and Brussel Sprout Sheet Pan Meal, Butternut Squash Chili and Easy Vegan Butter Chickpeas.
Why You’ll Love this Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe
- These Sticky Sesame Chickpeas are absolutely packed with flavor. They have a savoury, salty, sweet and slightly nutty flavor that’s insanely delicious.
- They’re incredibly easy to make. It essentially requires just adding the ingredients to a pan and letting them simmer together for 10 minutes. If you’re using canned chickpeas, they’re even less time consuming to make!
- They’re versatile! Feel free to eat these sticky sesame chickpeas on their own as a snack or paired with brown rice and veggies of your choice for a more complete meal.
- They’re budget friendly. Since this recipe uses so few ingredients that are all cost effective, this is the perfect cost-effective meal!
Main Ingredients in this Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe
Chickpeas: Of course! I’ve used canned chickpeas in this recipe for ease and simplicity, but feel free to cook dried chickpeas ahead of time if you’d prefer. Chickpeas are an incredible source of plant-based protein and fiber, helping us to stay feeling fuelled and energized throughout our day! We also use chickpeas in my Vegan Chickpea Noodle Soup, Vegan Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas, and Cauliflower Chickpea Curry.
Garlic and Ginger: Garlic and ginger add delicious flavor to these Sticky Sesame Chickpeas!
Maple Syrup: For sweetness! I love the depth of flavor and sweetness that maple syrup adds, but if you don’t have any on hand, feel free to substitute with regular sugar. You may have to increase the amount of corn starch, since maple syrup has a sticky texture.
Sesame oil: For sesame flavor!
Soy sauce: For saltiness and depth of flavor!
Rice vinegar: Rice vinegar balances out the flavors in these Sticky Sesame Chickpeas with acidity. If you don’t have rice vinegar on hand, a splash of apple cider vinegar or a squeeze of lemon would also work.
Vegetable broth: To add help create a sticky base for the chickpeas.
Corn starch: to make the chickpea mixture a little thicker and stickier.
How to Make this Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe
- Add all ingredients to a large pan over medium heat. Stir to mix.
- Bring mixture to a simmer, add the lid and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Serve and enjoy!
I hope you love this recipe as much as I do! Make sure you leave me a rating and review if you try it out, and tag me in your photos on Instagram and Pinterest!
Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ tbsp maple syrup
- 540 mL chickpeas drained and rinsed, if using canned
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 cup low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp corn starch
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large pan over medium heat. Stir to mix.
- Bring mixture to a simmer, add the lid and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 10 minutes until thickened. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Looking for More Chickpea Recipes?
Vegan Caesar Salad with Crispy Chickpeas
Easy Vegan Butter Chickpea Curry
Vegan Sundried Tomato and Coconut Braised Chickpeas
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