Ingredients
Chickpeas
- 400 g canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (such as sunflower or canola)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (cornflour)
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sticky Sesame Sauce
- 60 ml soy sauce or tamari (for a gluten-free option)
- 60 ml water
- 60 ml maple syrup or agave syrup
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Serving
- 2 1/2 cups rice
Garnish
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, toss the drained and rinsed chickpeas with the vegetable oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until they are evenly coated.
- Spread the chickpeas out in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Bake for about 20 minutes or until they become crispy, shaking the pan or tossing the chickpeas halfway through.
- While the chickpeas are baking, prepare the sticky sesame sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, water, maple syrup or agave syrup, rice vinegar, tomato paste, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Once the chickpeas are done baking and crispy, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a minute.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the sticky sesame sauce over the crispy chickpeas. Toss to coat them evenly in the sauce.
- Return the sauced chickpeas to the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the sauce becomes sticky and caramelized.
- While the chickpeas are baking again, prepare your cooked rice according to package instructions.
- Remove the chickpeas from the oven, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and let them cool for a few minutes.
- To serve, spoon the sticky sesame chickpeas over the cooked rice.
- Garnish with sliced green onions (spring onions) and enjoy your Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas served over rice!This dish makes for a delicious and satisfying vegan meal.
Nutrition Facts
Sticky sesame chickpeas
Serving Size
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
717
% Daily Value*
Fat
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.05
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Sodium
1321
mg
57
%
Potassium
471
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
133
g
44
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
139
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
141
mg
14
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.