Chickpea & Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles

Serves

6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

For the stir-fry sauce:
  2.7 fl oz (80 ml) tamari sauce
  2.7 fl oz (80 ml) water
  3 cloves garlic, minced
  2 tbsp coconut sugar
  1 tbsp sesame oil
  1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
  1 tbsp sesame seeds
  ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  ½ tbsp cornstarch
For the veggies:
  1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  ½ onion, cut into large chunks
  2 carrots, thinly sliced
  1 red bell pepper, chopped
  1 head of broccoli, chopped into florets
  14 oz (400 g) can chickpeas, rinsed & drained
For the noodles:
  10 oz (280 g) rice noodles
  6 tbsp basil leaves, sliced
  4 tbsp roasted cashews, chopped
  4 tbsp green onion, sliced

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

379

Fats

8 g

Protein

10 g

Carbs

67 g

Instructions

  • Place all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl, whisk to combine, and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sliced carrots and sauté for 2-4 minutes or until the onions begin to soften.
  • Next, add the bell pepper and broccoli and continue cooking, stirring frequently, for an additional 6-8 minutes (or until the broccoli is slightly tender but still has a bite to it).
  • While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions.
  • Add the drained chickpeas to the pot with the cooked vegetables. Immediately reduce the heat to low and pour in the stir-fry sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken and coat the ingredients, creating a thick sauce consistency.
  • Stir in the cooked rice noodles, fresh basil, and cashews, tossing everything together to combine.
  • Serve the stir-fry with a garnish of sliced green onions.