Easy Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry | Quick Vegan Dinner
A flavorful and healthy stir-fry loaded with broccoli and garlic. A must-try for fans of easy recipes, vegan easy recipes, and quick and easy recipes.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (e.g. sesame or avocado oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium broccoli head, cut into florets
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Chopped green onion & sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add garlic and onion, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell pepper and broccoli; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, maple syrup, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well to coat the veggies.
- Add chickpeas and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until sauce thickens and broccoli is tender.
- Serve over rice and garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.