You all were obsessed with my classic sticky chickpea recipe, so I think you’re going to love these maple miso glazed chickpeas just as much. They are a sweet-savory asian-twist that reminds me of my miso glazed tofu, but just a tad sweeter.
As someone who’s been making chickpea recipes for 8+ years with 40+ dedicated chickpea recipes on my site, I know a thing or two about chickpeas. And I think the best part about chickpeas is how quick you can whip up a meal with them – like this recipe will only take you about 15 minutes!
Based on my raving reviews on my other chickpea recipes, I think you’re going to love this one!
For the Love of Chickpeas…
Sticky Chickpeas: “Very tasty and will definitely be making again …and extra sauce is definitely on the table as it is so delicious 😋”
Debra on Pinterest
Stop making boring chickpeas!
I used to think chickpeas were just for hummus…but boy was I wrong!
I started experimenting with chickpeas a few years ago and was shocked at all the delicious flavor combos I could make. I’ve whipped up a variety of flavors like my sesame ginger chickpeas (which have gone viral over and over again on social media), tuscan chickpea soup (another fan-fave), and even chickpea blondies (don’t worry, they don’t taste like chickpeas).
You all seem to love my chickpea recipes, so here’s a new one I know you’re going to love!
For the Chickpea Obsessed
Sesame Ginger Chickpeas: “Awesome!!! So simple and easy to make, yet super delicious! I made one slight change to the sauce and used honey instead of maple syrup because that’s what I had on hand. I also added sliced peppers, onions and tomatoes to the chickpeas and garlic during the sauté. Then served it over basmati rice. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my lunch rotation in the future. Can’t wait to experiment with other ingredients like mushrooms and spicy peppers.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
jamison
How to Make Maple Miso Glazed Chickpeas
Make your maple miso marinade
In a large pan, add your oil with minced garlic over a low-medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned. Add in rest of the chickpea marinade ingredients except chickpeas. Whisk constantly for a few minutes until it begins to thicken (but not gloopy!).
Tip: Keep your heat on low/med. The sauce will thicken very fast from the cornstarch and burns easily on higher heats.
Simmer the chickpeas
Add in chickpeas and mix into the sauce until well-combined. Turn heat up slightly. Cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes to soften the chickpeas and let the sauce thicken more, but make sure to lift the lid to stir every minute or so to prevent sticking.
Assemble
Grab a shallow bowl. Serve your sticky chickpeas with rice or soba noodles and veggies. Top with diced cilantro and/or sesame seeds. Enjoy!
What goes well with these chickpeas?
While maple miso glazed chickpeas taste incredible on their own, they are best balanced with some other sides to make it a complete meal.
I love to pair this with rice (basmati is my personal fave), broccoli, carrots, and sesame seeds with cilantro on top.
You could serve this with any stir-fried veggie you like – sliced red peppers would be so good with this! You can also lean into the asian flair of this dish by serving it with bok choy, mushrooms, edamame, and more.
Storage suggestions
Store leftover maple miso glazed chickpeas in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. I personally find reheating in the microwave easiest, but you can do stovetop if you prefer.
I don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
Troubleshooting Tips
Why is my sauce not thickening?
This could be due to numerous factors.
- Heat is too low – Cook on low/medium heat to begin with but if it’s not thickening, turn up your heat slightly.
- You added cornstarch directly – Make a cornstarch slurry by mixing it with water prior to help it better dissolve.
- Old cornstarch – It can lose it’s effectiveness over time.
Still not thickening? Add more cornstarch slurry: On top of what you’ve already added, you can add 1/2 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water mixture and add more if needed. Continuously stir. Turn up heat just slightly.
How can I make this dish less salty?
These sticky chickpeas are naturally a savory dish, but balanced by acidity and sweetness. It harmonizes well with rice, broccoli, avocado, and carrots which often won’t contain any salt, unless you add some.
If you’re looking to cut down on salt in your diet, consider cooking with low-sodium soy sauce for less sodium. You can also balance the flavor by adding in a few splashes of water to dilute the soy sauce. Lastly, try adding in a tiny splash of rice vinegar or lime juice.
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Ingredients
Sticky Chickpeas
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp minced ginger or ~1/2 tsp ginger powder optional but adds flavor
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gf option* See note
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cool water mixed in a small bowl*
- 1 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans) drained and rinsed
Optional Sides
- rice or noodles
- cooked broccoli
- sesame seeds for topping optional
- diced green onion or cilantro for topping optional
Instructions
- In a large pan, add your oil with minced garlic over a low-medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned. Add in rest of the chickpea marinade ingredients except chickpeas. Whisk constantly for a few minutes until it begins to thicken (but not gloopy!). Tip: Keep your heat on low/med. The sauce will thicken very fast from the cornstarch and burns easily on higher heats.2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 tsp minced ginger or ~1/2 tsp ginger powder , 2 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cool water, 1 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp water
- Add in chickpeas and mix into the sauce until well-combined. Turn heat up slightly. Cover. Simmer for about 5 minutes to soften the chickpeas and let the sauce thicken more, but make sure to lift the lid to stir every minute or so to prevent sticking.2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans)
- Grab a shallow bowl. Serve your sticky chickpeas with rice or soba noodles and veggies. Top with diced cilantro and/or sesame seeds. Enjoy!
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