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Chickpea stir fry in a bowl topped with sesame seeds.

Easy Chickpea Stir Fry

This protein-packed chickpea stir fry is a quick and easy vegetarian dinner that's full of flavour! On the table in just 20 minutes.
4.82 from 11 votes
Allergens: 🍳 Egg 🍞 Gluten 🥜 Nuts 🍶 Soy

(if you suffer from allergies, please double check all ingredients before eating)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 510kcal
Author: Becca Heyes
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Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 mild red chilli, finely chopped (see notes below)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 400 g tin chickpeas, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
  • 3 Tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon honey (or agave)
  • 450 g (~ 1 lb) mixed stir fry vegetables (I used baby corn, mange tout, yellow pepper, mushrooms and tenderstem broccoli)
  • 300 g fresh noodles (I used egg noodles)
  • 1/2 Tablespoon sesame seeds
  • Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a wok or large, deep frying pan. Add the finely chopped chilli and garlic, along with the drained chickpeas. Cook over a medium-high heat for a few minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add all of the vegetables and stir-fry for another 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the vegetables are just tender.
  • Move the vegetables to the side of the pan to create a space in the centre. Add the soy sauce and honey to the space, and allow the sauce to begin bubbling and sizzling. Cook for a minute or so, then add the noodles and mix everything together.
  • Cook over a medium-high heat for a few more minutes, until the noodles are hot and the vegetables are cooked to your liking.

Notes

I would recommend using a mild chilli. You can always add more if needed, but if you add a chilli that ends up being too hot, you may spoil the dish. If you'd prefer a mild heat, remove the seeds.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Chickpea Stir Fry
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 510 Calories from Fat 121
% Daily Value*
Fat 13.4g21%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 39mg13%
Sodium 150mg6%
Potassium 821mg23%
Carbohydrates 80.3g27%
Fiber 11.7g47%
Sugar 15.3g17%
Protein 20.5g41%
Calcium 123mg12%
Iron 6mg33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.