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General Tso’s Chickpea Stir Fry

General Tso’s Chickpea Stir Fry

This General Tso’s Chickpea Stir Fry is a flavorful vegetarian take on a classic dish, ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for the family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • pan
  • bowl
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter can be left out if preferred
  • 4 tablespoons low sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar can sub for brown sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce depending on brand and preference
  • 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1.5 tablespoons arrowroot powder plus 2 tablespoons water

Stir Fry

  • 2 cans chickpeas can use 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas for every 1 can
  • 1 tablespoon oil toasted sesame oil recommended
  • 0.5 large red onion
  • 1 unit red bell pepper
  • 1 unit green bell pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas until there are no bubbles. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, prep the stir fry and sauce. Whisk the arrowroot and water together in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Whisk all remaining ingredients for the sauce together in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Chop the onion, peppers, and mince the garlic and ginger.

Cooking

  • Add to a pan with 1 tablespoon oil and sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  • Add in the sauce and stir together.
  • Give the arrowroot mixture a quick stir and add that in and stir. When it starts bubbling, quickly add the chickpeas and stir to coat them in the sauce.
  • Let the stir fry simmer for about 10 minutes to thicken. If it doesn't thicken, add additional arrowroot as needed.
  • Serve warm over rice or noodles with steamed broccoli.

Notes

The peanut butter can easily be left out if you prefer or have allergies. Adjust the hot sauce to your spice preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1IU
Keyword chickpea, General Tso’s, gluten-free, Quick Meal, stir-fry, Vegetarian
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