Sesame Ginger Chickpeas
These flavorful sesame ginger chickpeas are simmered in a delicious savory marinade of toasted sesame oil and fresh ginger. This is a great pairing with rice and any type of veggie you like and is ready in only 15 minutes!
What you’ll love about this recipe:
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Ingredients
Ingredient notes:
- Chickpeas: You just need two cans of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Make sure to drain and rinse.
- Sesame oil: Toasted sesame oil is the best for this recipe!
- Ginger: fresh ginger is definitely the best for this recipe and will give you the best flavor. You can also use ginger paste too. I would avoid using ground ginger as the flavor will not be as forward in this recipe.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
📝Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced ginger. Set aside.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add in an extra dash of sesame oil. Add the chickpeas with the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and chickpeas are warmed.
Step 3: Turn the heat down to medium. Pour the prepared sauce over the chickpeas. Stir well to coat the chickpeas evenly in the sauce. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Step 4: Serve the sesame ginger chickpeas over cooked rice or quinoa with stir fried veggies. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
❓Recipe FAQs
Serve it with basmati rice or quinoa. Add some veggies like my broccoli and zucchini or asparagus and carrots.
Simply substitute the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.
Store leftover sesame ginger chickpeas in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
Pro Tips
- You can use either minced or grated ginger in this recipe. If you like the texture of small pieces of ginger, consider mincing it. If you prefer it to be more evenly blended in your sauce, I would grate it to create a more uniform ginger flavor. I do not recommend using ground ginger for this recipe.
- Serve sesame ginger chickpeas over rice, quinoa, or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.
- When reheating, add a touch of water or broth to maintain the dish’s moisture and prevent it from drying out.
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Sesame Ginger Chickpeas
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Ingredients
- 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger*
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
- Green onions chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or quinoa optional, for serving
- Stir fried veggies (such as broccoli or peppers) optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together water, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, rice vinegar, maple syrup, and minced ginger. Set aside.1/2 cup water, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger*
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add in an extra dash of sesame oil. Add the chickpeas with the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant and chickpeas are warmed.2 cans, 2 cloves garlic
- Turn the heat down to medium. Pour the prepared sauce over the chickpeas. Stir well to coat the chickpeas evenly in the sauce. Bring it to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.1 tablespoon sesame seeds, Green onions
- Serve the sesame ginger chickpeas over cooked rice or quinoa with stir fried veggies. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
Notes
- Cook the chickpeas in the sauce only until its thickened and sticky. If you cook them too long they will start to dry out.
I can’t wait to try it! Thank you!
I hope you love them Kathleen ! 🙂
I love chickpeas can’t wait to make this thank you for the recipe
You’re welcome Elizabeth!
Have you tried this without oil?
Hi Shirley! I have not – the sesame oil is what gives it that “sesame” flavor. You could try making it without and I bet it would still have a great flavor from the ginger and soy sauce. 🙂 If you try it out like that let me know!
WOW! Loved this!!! I paired the chickpeas with steamed broccoli and saffron rice. Then I topped with sliced avocado as well as the green onions. It was incredible! I think I’ll use dark sesame oil next time for a bit more nuttiness. This will stay in my rotation for those late-work-night-need-a-quick-dinner! Thanks!
Hi Suzy- love to idea with the saffron rice and avocado…yum!!
Tried this tonight. We loved it! Super Easy! Delicious! I was unsure if I would like chick peas as my main dish. It was so flavorful, filling, delicious! Will definitely make this again!
Thank you so much for your kind review Wendy! Really happy to hear you enjoyed them 🙂
Delicious and fast! Great recipe using ingredients I always have in the house.
So glad you enjoyed it Marilyn! Thanks for your review 🙂
I made these sesame ginger chickpeas for dinner last night and they were amazing! I served them over some brown rice and steamed broccoli, and my family loved it too. Great recipe!
That sounds delish! Glad you enjoyed them Hannah 🙂
I will be making this again soon for sure!
Yes! They’re a great easy recipe 🙂
I couldn’t eat these fast enough! I love how quick and easy these are, but the flavor is the real winner! I ate them with lunch, a midday snack, and first course with dinner. Can’t wait to make them again. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks SO much for your review Kelly!! These are my all time favorite too 🙂