Creating Chickpea Broccoli Stir Fry with Garlic Sauce is quite simple. Follow these easy steps:
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey (or maple syrup), cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or wok, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Stir Fry the Broccoli: Add broccoli florets and stir fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and slightly tender.
- Add Chickpeas: Toss in the rinsed chickpeas, stirring continuously for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Incorporate Garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the Sauce: Drizzle the prepared garlic sauce over the stir fry. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Until Thickened: Let the stir fry cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Season: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve Hot: Remove from heat and transfer to a serving dish.
- Garnish: If desired, sprinkle with sesame seeds for extra crunch and flavor.