Description
A quick and easy vegan delight, General Tso’s Chickpeas are a flavorful and satisfying alternative to the classic dish, made with tender chickpeas and a sticky, savory-sweet sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 oz can of chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4–1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tbsp cornflour/cornstarch + 1/4 cup water
- Green onion (diced, for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (toasted, for garnish)
- More red pepper flakes (for garnish)
- Basmati or brown rice (cooked, for serving)
- Steamed broccoli, red peppers, onion, and snow peas (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low-medium heat, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, sesame oil, brown sugar, and garlic powder. Stir gently until the mixture begins to bubble slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly add in the mixed cornflour/cornstarch. Keep stirring until the sauce thickens, making sure there are no clumps left.
- Gently fold in your rinsed chickpeas, ensuring each one is well-coated with the sauce. Warm them through for about 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Serve your General Tso’s Chickpeas in a bowl over a bed of warm basmati or brown rice and top with steamed vegetables like broccoli, red peppers, and snow peas.
- Finish by sprinkling diced green onions and sesame seeds on top for added crunch and flavor!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg