Spicy Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This Spicy Chickpea and Vegetable Stir-Fry is a vibrant and nutritious dish, packed with protein-rich chickpeas and colorful vegetables. It's quick to prepare and delivers a satisfying kick of spice that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, sliced
• Broccoli florets - 150g
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Red onion - 1 medium, sliced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 inch, grated
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha sauce - 1 tablespoon (adjust for spice preference)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Sesame seeds - for garnish (optional)
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced red onion, and sauté for 2 minutes until it starts to soften.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. In a small bowl, mix the drained chickpeas with soy sauce, Sriracha, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
6. Add the chickpea mixture to the skillet, stirring well to combine, and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the chickpeas to heat through.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil and remove from heat.
8. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas, aiding muscle repair and growth.
• Packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of colorful vegetables, promoting overall health.

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