Healthy Sesame-Orange Ginger Chickpea Stir-Fry
Lip-smacking delicious Sesame-Ginger Orange Chickpea Stir-Fry loaded with veggies. This is a healthier, vegetarian version of your favorite take-out! Serve over quinoa or brown rice for a full, protein-packed meal. Vegan-friendly.
SERVINGS 4
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 3/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave nectar if vegan
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce gluten free
- 1 teaspoon ginger freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch organic, preferred
- orange zest
For the stir-fry:
- 1 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil divided
- 1 - 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 medium red onion coarsely chopped
- 3 cups purple cabbage shredded
- 3 garlic minced
- 2 large bell pepper red sliced into thin strips
- 8 oz green beans fresh trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
- 2 green onions for garnish
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- red pepper flakes if you like a little heat!
- 1 cup Quinoa cooked for serving if desired
Instructions
- First make the sauce: Add the orange juice, honey, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch, orange zest to a large bowl; whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside for later.
- Next preheat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat and add in 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. Add chickpeas, stir frequently and cook until they begin turning slightly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Once chickpeas are cooked, transfer to a large bowl or plate and set aside for later. Keep the heat in the pan.
- Add the other 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil to the pan (over medium-heat); add in onion and saute until onions become slightly translucent and golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Next add in garlic, cabbage and bell pepper; cook for about 3 minutes until slightly softened. Next add in the green beans and saute for 3-4 minutes. You want them to still have a little bit of crunch!
- Pour the sauce into the pan. Stir frequently as the sauce will start to thicken up. Add in chickpeas and stir again. Reduce heat to medium low and let the sauce simmer and thicken some more, about 3-4 minutes. Serve immediately over quinoa or brown rice. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, green onion and a little red pepper flakes, if desired. Serves 4.