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Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry with Chickpeas

A quick, vegan, and flavorful one-pan stir fry made with tender broccoli, golden chickpeas, and fragrant garlic.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Calories: 260

Ingredients
  

Stir Fry
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • black pepper to taste
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chickpeas and cook until lightly golden and crisp, about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add broccoli florets and stir fry until tender-crisp.
  5. Pour in soy sauce and lemon juice, stirring to coat evenly.
  6. Season with black pepper and red pepper flakes if using.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.

Notes

For extra crisp chickpeas, pat them dry before cooking.