Sweet and Sour Chickpeas Peppers Broccoli

Sweet and Sour Chickpeas Peppers and Broccoli. 1 Pot Weeknight Protein Meal. Serve over rice, grains or noodles. Chickpeas and veggies cooked in Easy Sweet and Sour Sauce. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Recipe

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Chickpeas and lentils work beautifully as a tofu or meat sub in flavorful Asian sauces. The spicy kung pao, the deep Teriyaki or a addictive sweet and sour sauce. Veggies and chickpeas in the sweet and sour sauce make it one hearty meal. The veggies get cooked over high heat, then simmered in a tangy and sweet sauce till it thickens. A good dash of black pepper and cayenne brings out the strong sweet and sour flavors even more. 

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More Asian recipes from the blog

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• Celery Black Pepper tofu GF
• Kung Pao Lentils GF
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• Chickpeas in Teriyaki sauce in steamed Bao bun. 

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Sweet and Sour Chickpeas Peppers Broccoli

Sweet and Sour Chickpeas, Peppers, and Broccoli. Easy Weeknight One Pot Protein filled Meal. Serve with cooked rice/grains. Vegan Gluten-free Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: 2

Calories: 516kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

• 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar I use 2 tbsp sugar and 2 or more tbsp coconut sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 to 3 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1.5 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp soy sauce use certified gluten-free tamari to make gf
• 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) garlic powder
• 2 tbsp water

Chickpeas and Veggies:

• 1 tsp oil
• 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 (0.5 ) large red bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1/2 (0.5 ) green bell pepper thinly sliced
• 1 cup (91 g) small broccoli florets
• 15 oz (425.24 g) chickpeas or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
• a generous dash of salt black pepper, cayenne

To thicken

• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tsp cornstarch or other starch

Instructions

• Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside. You can also add them directly to the pan at step 5.
• Heat oil over medium high heat in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until translucent.
• Add the peppers and mix in. Cover and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the broccoli and mix in. Cover and cook for 1 minute.
• Add the chickpeas, sauce ingredients, a generous dash of salt, black pepper and cayenne. Reduce heat to medium. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
• Taste the sauce carefully and adjust to preference. Add more sour, sugar or salt.
• Mix cornstarch in room temperature water and add the mixture to the pan. Mix in. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
• Garnish with sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and scallions and serve with cooked rice or grains of choice.

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Notes

For variation: add pineapple chunks

Nutritional values based on one serving

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and Sour Chickpeas Peppers Broccoli

Amount Per Serving

Calories 516 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Sodium 473mg21%

Potassium 935mg27%

Carbohydrates 97g32%

Fiber 18g75%

Sugar 41g46%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 1450IU29%

Vitamin C 107.2mg130%

Calcium 134mg13%

Iron 6.8mg38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Reading for the day. 

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