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Sweet And Sour Chickpeas And Green Beans
Sweet And Sour Chickpeas And Green Beans pairs sautéed garlic, green bell pepper, and green beans with chickpeas in a tangy sauce made from maple syrup, tamari, rice vinegar, and tomato paste. Coated in a thickened sweet and sour sauce, this dish is served hot over brown rice for a balanced meal with savory and sweet notes.
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
445 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese, American
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- ½ green bell pepper
- 7 oz green beans trimmed
- 30 oz chickpeas 2 15-oz cans
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- brown rice cooked, to serve
For the sweet and sour sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup tamari
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup water
Instructions
- Add the garlic to a non-stick frying pan and sauté for around 2 minutes. Then, add the green bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the green beans and sauté for around 3 minutes more, until softened.
- Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by stirring together the maple syrup, tamari, rice vinegar, tomato paste and water.
- Add the chickpeas, sauce and cornflour to the saucepan. Cook on a low-medium heat for around 5 minutes, until the sauce had thickened. Serve immediately with brown rice.
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Notes
- Serve this dish with brown rice, quinoa, or couscous to complement the sweet and sour flavors.
- Optional garnishes include sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, or chopped cilantro for added texture and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
445kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
912mg
(19%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
24g
(48%)
Vitamin A
520IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 445
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 445kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 912mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.