Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe (2024)

Enjoy a delicious and unique dish with this 15-minute sticky sesame chickpeas recipe. These sesame-coated chickpeas are perfect served with noodles, rice, or even a salad. Try them today to add some extra flavor to your dinner!

Enjoy some delicious sticky sesame chickpeas in around 15 minutes. Our recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and you can easily customize it to your own taste preferences. This easy and nutritious meal is sure to be a hit – try it today!

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Key Ingredients

You can find the full printable recipe, including ingredient quantities, below. But first, here are some explanations of ingredients and steps to help you make this recipe perfect every time.

• Chickpeas— You’ll need either two 15-ounce cans or 3 cups of freshly cooked chickpeas.
• Soy Sauce — We’ll use around twotablespoonsof soy sauce,or you can substitute tamari or Braggs Amino Acids for a gluten-free option.
• Syrup — These chickpeas have a sweet and sour vibe, so we’ll be adding some syrup for sweetness. You can use maple syrup or agave nectar.
• Vegetable oil — I like using toasted sesame oil to add the sesame flavor we’re looking for.
• Garlic — We’ll be addingminced garlicfrom 3 to 4 cloves. Add more or less based on your preference for garlic.
• Ketchup — We’ll use ketchup to add sweetness, color, and a slightly tangy flavor.
• Vinegar — You can add some rice vinegar to the sauce for an even more tangy flavor. Feel free to substitute apple cider vinegar.
• Ginger — You can use fresh ginger, but I like addingground ginger. This keeps it easy while still adding hints of ginger flavor.
• Cornstarch — To make a thick sauce, we’ll use a cornstarch slurry, combining a bit of cornstarch with water.

How to Make Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

1. If you’re using canned chickpeas, drain them and set them aside.
2. Cook garlic for one minute in a heated oiled skillet.
3. Add sauce ingredients to the skillet and stir to combine.
4. Stir cornstarch with one tablespoon of water and pour it into a skillet.
5. Add the chickpeas and stir to coat. Cook until the sauce thickens.

Orange Chickpeas

Looking to change up the flavors a bit? All you need is an orange to transform this simple dish into sticky orange chickpeas.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Zest an orange and add the zest to the skillet with the chickpeas
2. Cut the zested orange in half and juice both halves. Add the orange zest to the skillet as well.
3. Follow the rest of the recipe as directed, adding the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce is thickened.

This version reminds me of my sweet and sour orange tofu, which we love serving over homemade brown rice or this sticky brown rice recipe.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this with your favorite side dishes such as:

• Some microwave-steamed broccoli.
• Serve over cooked brown rice, noodles, or zucchini noodles.
• Top with sesame seeds.
• Add chopped green onions for color and flavor.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

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