Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a vibrant and nutritious dish, perfect for a quick and healthy midnight snack. Packed with protein and fiber, it's both satisfying and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 cup, drained and rinsed
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, sliced
• Broccoli florets - 1 cup
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red onion - 1 small, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish
• Green onion - 2 stalks, sliced, for garnish

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced red onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli florets to the skillet, and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
4. Stir in the drained chickpeas and soy sauce, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
5. Drizzle with sesame oil and season with black pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat, and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 13 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

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