General Tso's Chickpeas (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
This General Tso's Chickpeas recipe is the best vegan version of the classic Chinese takeout dish! Healthy, gluten-free, allergy-free, and made with chickpeas instead of chicken! Made in one pan, with your choice of veggies, and a simple sweet, spicy, tangy, umami sauce! This quick and easy vegetarian meal will save you time and money!
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 Servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stove-Top
- Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 15 oz Can Chickpeas (about 2 Cups Cooked)
- 1 TB Arrowroot or Cornstarch
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tsp Neutral Oil
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Red Bell Pepper
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Broccoli
- 1/4 Cup Diced Yellow Onion
- 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
- Chopped Scallions (optional, to garnish)
- Sesame Seeds (optional, to garnish)
General Tso's Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Broth (or Rice Cooking Wine)
- 2 TB Rice Vinegar
- 2 TB Coconut Aminos
- 1 TB Tomato Paste
- 1 TB Dark Brown Sugar (or Sugar-Free Brown Sugar)
- 1-2 Tsp Sesame Oil (optional)
- 1-2 Tsp Chili Paste
- 1 Tsp Molasses
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a large wok or saute pan over medium-high heat before adding the chopped bell pepper, broccoli, diced onion, and minced garlic. Saute for about 5 minutes on low heat, until slightly softened and fragrant.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix together the sauce ingredients, including the broth, vinegar, coconut aminos, tomato paste, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili paste, and molasses, until uniformly combined.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas before tossing them in the starch, black pepper, and ground ginger to coat. Add them to the saute pan on the stove with the veggies and stir.
- Now add the General Tso's sauce to the pan and stir everything together. Allow the sauce to thicken and cling to the chickpeas for about 4-5 minutes, over low heat.
- Stir everything again before removing from the heat and serve. Serve with white rice and top with chopped scallions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
- If your sauce thickens too much, add an extra tablespoon of vegetable broth to loosen it up. If the sauce is too thin, allow it to cook longer or add one teaspoon more of starch, but remember that the sauce will naturally thicken as the dish cools.
- For a spicer sauce, add more chili paste. For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar.
- Leftovers: Allow the chickpeas to cool to room temperature before transferring to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Freeze: Add the chickpeas to a freezer-safe bag and lay the bag flat in the freezer until solid. You can also freeze them in a container if you prefer. Best if used within 5-6 months, just thaw them overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat: Toss leftover General Tso's chickpeas into a pan on the stove over low heat to warm them back up! Add a tablespoon or two of vegetable broth, if needed, to get the sauce moving again. You can also add leftovers to a bowl and microwave for a minute or two for a quick and easy heating solution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
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