40-Minute Sticky Sesame Chickpeas & Broccoli Bliss
A quick and satisfying meal featuring crispy chickpeas and tender broccoli coated in a sweet and savory sesame sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chickpeas dry with a towel. Toss them with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Spread chickpeas on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, shaking halfway.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
- Toss broccoli in 1 tablespoon of the sauce. Add broccoli to the baking sheet with chickpeas.
- Roast everything for another 10 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the chickpeas and broccoli. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Toss gently and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil for 2 minutes at the end.
- Serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg