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General Tso's Chickpeas
Healthy General Tso's Chickpeas is an easy vegetarian and vegan variation on everyone's favorite Chinese takeout recipe. Gluten free!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 154 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
For the Chickpeas and Vegetables:
- 1 can chickpeas (15 ounces)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil or grapeseed oil, or other neutral cooking oil good for high heat
- 1 large crown broccoli cut into florets
- 2 small red bell peppers cored and sliced
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 green onions thinly sliced, white and green parts divided
- toasted sesame seeds optional for serving
- Prepared brown rice quinoa, sorghum, or other whole grain, for serving
For the General Tso's Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups water
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1-2 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- If serving the stir fry with rice, quinoa, or other grain, prepare as needed. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then spread on a paper or dishtowel and lightly pat dry. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together: water, soy sauce, hoisin, jam, rice vinegar, ginger, cornstarch, and 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce. Taste and add additional garlic chili sauce if you prefer more heat.
- Heat oil in a large, non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high. Add the broccoli and bell peppers. Saute for 2 minutes, then stir in the garlic, white parts of the green onions, and chickpeas.
- Cook for 3 additional minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, then pour in the sauce.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens; about 2 additional minutes.
- Sprinkle with the green portion of the green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with prepared rice or quinoa.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Leftover General Tso's chickpeas may be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in a covered container.
- TO FREEZE: Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before warming.
- TO REHEAT: Warm in a skillet or in the microwave until heated through. Serve with freshly made steamed rice or quinoa.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1(of 4), stir-fry without rice
Calories
154kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
249mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1964IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
81mg
(90%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 4), stir-fry without rice | |
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 249mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1964IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 81mg | 90% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.