Description
An elegant starter with glossy, caramelized glaze, this Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Recipe elevates humble legumes into a refined dish with nutty sesame and a hint of soy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 x 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed or canola)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 tsp ginger, grated (optional)
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds, lightly toasted
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced (green parts only)
- Zest of 1 small lime
Instructions
- Heat a wide nonstick or stainless pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and swirl until it shimmers.
- Add the dried chickpeas in a single layer and cook, shaking the pan or stirring every 2 minutes, until most chickpeas show brown spots, about 8–10 minutes.
- While chickpeas crisp, whisk together maple syrup, tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until homogeneous.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, pour the sauce over the chickpeas, and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle in toasted sesame seeds and lime zest, folding gently to distribute.
Notes
Cool completely before storing to prevent sogginess. Reheat in a skillet to retain crisp edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg