Sesame Vegan Chickpeas
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring chickpeas sautéed with sesame oil, garlic, and spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil over medium heat in a medium-sized pan.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Toss in the drained and rinsed chickpeas and stir gently with the garlic.
- Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes until warmed through and slightly toasty.
- Add the soy sauce, tahini, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with spices or additional garnishes like fresh herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, chickpeas, sesame, quick dinner, easy recipe