Vegan Teriyaki Chickpea Stir-Fry Recipe

This Vegan Teriyaki Chickpea Stir-Fry Recipe is a quick and nutritious meal that brings together the flavors of tender chickpeas and fresh vegetables in a savory teriyaki sauce. It’s a perfect option for anyone looking for a satisfying vegan recipe that is both healthy and delicious.

The stir-fry is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Quick and Easy Vegan Teriyaki Chickpea Stir-Fry

A colorful Vegan Teriyaki Chickpea Stir-Fry with bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas over rice, garnished with sesame seeds.

This stir-fry features protein-packed chickpeas sautéed with colorful vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and snap peas, all coated in a homemade teriyaki sauce. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
  • Cooked rice or noodles for serving
  • Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli, and snap peas. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Add Chickpeas: Stir in the chickpeas, garlic, and ginger. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  4. Make Teriyaki Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture. Pour the sauce over the stir-fry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve: Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired.

Cook and Prep Times

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition Information

  • Servings: 4 servings
  • Calories: 280kcal
  • Fat: 10g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g