Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (2024)

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Flavorful broccoli stir fry with chickpeas and a delicious garlic ginger sauce! This vegan weeknight dinner is easy to make in just one pan and it’s ready in about 25 minutes. The healthy takeout recipe is meat-free, gluten-free, low in fat, and very simple!

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Most stir fry recipes contain either beef or chicken but not this garlic broccoli stir fry recipe. It’s a vegan version which contains healthy plant-based protein from chickpeas! Why would you love this quick and easy broccoli stir fry?

  • It’s garlicky, sweet, sour, spicy, and flavorful.
  • It’s a healthy weeknight dinner which is ready in about 25 minutes.
  • The recipe contains only simple ingredients.

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How To Make Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry?

This is a very simple weeknight dinner which only requires one skillet and a couple of ingredients.

  1. Sautè onion, ginger, garlic, and all spices in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add broccoli and vegetable broth. Fry until the broccoli is tender but not soft.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the flavorful sauce.
  4. Pour the sauce in the pan and add rinsed and drained chickpeas.
  5. Fry for a further few minutes, serve alone or with cooked rice.

You can store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Broccoli Tofu Stir Fry

If you can’t eat chickpeas or want to try a variation of this recipe, why not make tofu broccoli stir fry?! It’s also easy to make and all you need in addition is firm tofu.

  • No need to press it, just drain and pat dry the tofu.
  • Slice it into cubes and coat with a little cornstarch.
  • Fry tofu in a pan with some oil for about 10-15 minutes or until crispy from all sides.
  • Remove tofu from the pan and cook the broccoli as stated in the recipe below.

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Simple Ingredients

The recipe contains accessible ingredients which you might have already in your home such as:

  1. Fresh onion, garlic, and ginger
  2. Broccoli
  3. Canned chickpeas (or cooked from dry)
  4. Vegetable broth
  5. Soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
  6. Balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
  7. Maple syrup
  8. Different spices
  9. Cornstarch
  10. Rice to serve

I used the following spices:

  • Onion powder
  • Paprika
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Black pepper & salt
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

You can also add ground cumin and turmeric to taste if you want. 🙂

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This Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry Is:

  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • Low-Fat
  • Satisfying
  • Flavorful
  • Sweet & sour
  • Comforting
  • A quick 1-pan recipe
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • A much healthier alternative to (Chinese) takeout
  • And it contains healthy plant-based protein

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Should you recreate this vegetarian garlic broccoli stir fry recipe, please leave a comment below, and don’t forget to tag me in your Instagram or Facebook post with @elavegan and #elavegan because I love to see your remakes and often share them in my Insta Stories!

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If you love healthy stir-fry recipes, definitely also check out the following recipes which are vegan and gluten-free:

  • Chinese Kung Pao Cauliflower
  • Peanut Butter Noodles
  • Asian Stir-Fry Noodles

And if you love broccoli, you also shouldn’t miss the following delicious vegan broccoli recipes:

  • Broccoli Quinoa Casserole
  • Vegan Broccoli Risotto
  • Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry

Author: Michaela Vais

Flavorful broccoli stir fry with chickpeas and a delicious garlic ginger sauce! This vegan weeknight dinner is easy to make in just one pan and it's ready in about 25 minutes. The healthy takeout recipe is meat-free, gluten-free, low in fat, and very simple!

4.96 from 121 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 4

Calories 213 kcal

Ingredients

Broccoli Stir Fry:

  • 1 tablespoon oil (*see recipe notes)
  • 1 onion diced
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 heaped tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Black pepper & sea salt to taste
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 (450 g) medium head of broccoli cut into small florets
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can of chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • Cooked rice of choice for serving

Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) of water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and all spices. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.

  • Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Fry until the broccoli is tender but not soft, about 10 minutes.

  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine water, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, and cornstarch. Whisk.

  • Pour the sauce in the pan and add chickpeas.

  • Bring to a boil until the sauce simmers. Fry for a further few minutes.

  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Add more salt/pepper/cayenne pepper if needed.

  • Serve alone or with cooked rice. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Please note that restaurant stir fry recipes contain a lot of oil. If you aren't used to low-fat cooking, you might not like this healthier stir fry version. If you don't mind oil, feel free to add more oil to taste. 🙂
  • Recipe serves 4. Nutrition facts are for one serving (without rice).

Nutrition Facts

Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry

Amount per Serving

Calories

213

% Daily Value*

Carbohydrates

27

g

9

%

Fiber

7.5

g

30

%

Sugar

11.7

g

13

%

Protein

9.1

g

18

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically

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  1. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (12)Maria

    Thank you for sharing this recipe – the blend of spices and flavors were perfect!

    Reply

  2. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (13)tiffany

    Can i substitute the broccoli for cauliflower

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (14)Ela

      Yes, that is fine.

      Reply

  3. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (15)Ann

    Thank you for sharing this recipe. Can you substitute chicken broth for vegetable broth?

    Reply

  4. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (17)Caroline

    So easy. and full of flavour.. love it.
    thanks for a delicious recipe.

    Reply

  5. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (18)Rebecca

    This is such an easy, yummy dish! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (19)Ela

      Sounds great! So happy you like it, Rebecca. 🙂

      Reply

  6. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (20)Chelsea

    Made this last night and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on better than a restaurant! Thank you!

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (21)Ela

      I am so glad you liked it, Chelsea. 🙂

      Reply

  7. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (22)Keri

    absolutely perfect! this was delicious and so quick and easy to prepare! perfect spices, just a little heat, loved it so much! thanks for sharing!!

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (23)Ela

      That makes me so happy! 🙂

      Reply

  8. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (24)Emy

    Hello what is the serving size per person?
    thank you

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (25)Ela

      Hello, it’s about 250 grams.

      Reply

  9. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (26)Kerry

    my husband and I really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing

    Reply

  10. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (27)Amy

    Do you know what the sodium content is for a serving?

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (28)Ela

      Hey Amy! That really depends on whether you use low-sodium or reguar soy sauce and broth, and how much salt you add to taste. 🙂

      Reply

  11. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (29)Elle

    Quick and easy! Made this recipe for my family tonight, and everyone loved it! Happy that it turned out 🙂 I’ll definitely make this again for them.
    Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (30)Ela

      You are welcome, Elle. So glad everyone liked it. 🙂

      Reply

  12. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (31)Mindy

    Very disappointing.. I’m not sure why paprika would be used in an Asian dish, so I went light on it. I wish I hadn’t added it at all. It makes what could possibly have been a decent dish, just weird tasting. That was a lot of chopping for a dish that’s only meh.

    Reply

  13. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (32)Mel

    Loved this recipe! This is actually the first meal I’ve cooked fully by myself- ever! Super beginner friendly. Next time I plan to add some tofu or plant based meat to it 🙂

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (33)Ela

      Sounds lovely! So glad it was a hit, Mel! 🙂

      Reply

  14. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (34)Catherine

    I cannot stress enough how very delicious this recipe is! I’ve never used chickpeas in a stir fry before and they were such a yummy addition.

    I cooked up a whole stuck cube into 450 ml water, and the stock I didn’t use for the sauce, I used for the rice.

    The recipe was quick and easy to follow, and will absolutely be a regular for me in the future!

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (35)Ela

      I am so happy to read that, Catherine! Thanks for your great feedback. 🙂

      Reply

  15. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (36)Olivia

    Thank you for sharing this recipe. I made it last night, it was so good. I used tofu and air fried the garbanzo beans for an extra crunch..

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (37)Ela

      Sounds great! Happy you liked it. 🙂

      Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (38)Jan

      In my recent encounter with the stir fry broccoli dish, balance was sorely lacking, leaving me with an overwhelmingly sour taste that overshadowed any potential enjoyment.

      From the first bite, it was evident that the dish suffered from a severe imbalance. The sourness, rather than being a subtle accent, dominated the entire flavor profile, making it difficult to discern any other elements present. This excessive tartness not only masked the natural flavors of the ingredients but also detracted from the overall dining experience.

      A well-executed stir fry relies on a delicate equilibrium of flavors, with each component harmonizing to create a satisfying culinary journey. However, in this instance, the overpowering sourness threw this equilibrium completely off-balance, leaving me yearning for a more nuanced and restrained approach to seasoning.

      In the realm of gastronomy, achieving the perfect balance of flavors is an art form that requires skill and finesse. Unfortunately, the dish in question fell short of this standard, leaving me with a sense of disappointment and longing for a more harmonious culinary experience.

      Reply

  16. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (39)Heather

    Can you use frozen broccoli?

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (40)Ela

      Yes, thawed broccoli should work.

      Reply

  17. Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (41)Zendre Gould

    Really glad I tried this recipe! It was super quick and easy , also delicious! I used lemon juice instead of vinegar and baking powder just because I didn’t have anything else but it still came out fantastic!

    Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (42)Ela

      So glad you liked it, Zendre!

      Reply

    • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (43)Mitsue

      this recipe is Good, easy and delicious!! 🤩🤩

      Reply

      • Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry With Chickpeas | Flavorful Recipe - Elavegan (44)Ela

        So happy you love it, Mitsue! 🙂

        Reply

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