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Sweet and Sour Chickpeas

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Vegan
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 4 tsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 4 tsp cold water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion large, diced
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas drained and rinsed

Optional Sides

  • grain of choice rice, quinoa, etc.
  • steamed vegetables broccoli, carrots, snow peas, etc.

Optional Garnishes

  • sesame seeds
  • green onions sliced

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine coconut sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic. Stir together. In another small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour cornstarch slurry into sauce bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
  • Add oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add bell peppers and onions and cook until softened (about 3-4 minutes). Then add in chick peas and stir to combine.
  • Add in the sauce and stir to cover all of the chickpeas and vegetables. Stirring often, let cook until sauce has begun to thicken and bubbling.
  • Remove from heat. Serve immediately with any sides and garnishes desired.

Notes

Source:
Sweet and Sour Chickpeas - Make It Dairy Free (https://makeitdairyfree.com/sweet-and-sour-chickpeas/)