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chickpeas in teriyaki sauce
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5 from 1 vote

Simple Teriyaki Chickpeas

This teriyaki chickpea recipe is both comforting and nutritious. The natural creaminess of the chickpeas pairs incredibly well with the saltiness and sweetness of the teriyaki sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chickpea recipes, Teriyaki chickpeas
Servings: 2
Author: Leondra Madden

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
  • 2-3 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4 cloves of minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ginger freshly minced
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add oil to a skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic, ginger and tomato paste until they become fragrant, stir continuously to prevent them from burning.
  • Mix the cornstarch in cold water, combine this mixture with soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup and sesame seeds.
  • Pour this mixture into the skillet and stir. Immediately add your chickpeas and simmer for five minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Garnish with more sesame seeds or spring onions/scallions and serve warm.