Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

This Sticky Sesame Chickpea Recipe is super easy, heavenly, and bundled with plant-protein,
these sesame chickpeas are a veggie-lover formula that is a quick and delectable supper which
will also be a sure shot hit

 

Servings: 4

Total Time: 20 minutes

 

Ingredients: 

  • 2 cups canned chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1⁄2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy/tamari sauce
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp grated garlic
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • Salt and pepper as per your taste
  • Scallions and sesame seeds to sprinkle on top

 

Method:

    • Drain excess water from the chickpeas, rinsing them, and allowing them to partially dry.
    • Toss 1 tbsp of cornflour with the chickpeas to ensure all the chickpeas are coated well and evenly.
    • Take a bowl, add vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, paprika powder, salt, and pepper and give it all a quick stir.
    • Take another bowl and prepare a cornflour slurry by adding 1 tbsp cornflour with 2 tbsp water, give that a stir.
    • Heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil in a pan and allow the chickpeas to get slightly golden brown, by stirring continuously, this process will take about 8 minutes.
    • Take out the chickpeas on a kitchen towel.
    • In the same pan, heat up 2 tbsp. olive oil, add ginger and garlic, and sauté until they turn fragrant. Now add the chopped onion and sauté until they turn pink.
    • Add the sauce mixture and the cornflour slurry into the pan and give everything a nice mix.
    • Now add the chickpeas into the pan and toss well until all the chickpeas are coated well. Turn off the heat after 2 mins.
    • Add scallions and sesame seeds to give it a final touch.
    • Serve it hot alongside white rice and steamed broccoli or green beans.