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!
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.
How To Make Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry?
This is a very simple weeknight dinner which only requires one skillet and a couple of ingredients.
- Sautè onion, ginger, garlic, and all spices in a pan over medium heat.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth. Fry until the broccoli is tender but not soft.
- Meanwhile, prepare the flavorful sauce.
- Pour the sauce in the pan and add rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- 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.
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.
Simple Ingredients
The recipe contains accessible ingredients which you might have already in your home such as:
- Fresh onion, garlic, and ginger
- Broccoli
- Canned chickpeas (or cooked from dry)
- Vegetable broth
- Soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- Balsamic vinegar or rice vinegar
- Maple syrup
- Different spices
- Cornstarch
- 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. 🙂
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
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!
If you love healthy stir-fry recipes, definitely also check out the following recipes which are vegan and gluten-free:
And if you love broccoli, you also shouldn’t miss the following delicious vegan broccoli recipes:
Garlic Broccoli Stir Fry
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 information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically
Michelle S
I have yet to try this. I am planning to meal prep this recipe, will this keep in fridge and for how long? Thanks!
Ela
I would say up to 3 or 4 days. Enjoy it! 🙂
Jessica
LOVE THIS DISH!!! Quick, easy and so delicious. Very grateful I found your recipes!
Ela
Yay, so happy you loved it! Thanks for your comment, Jessica. 🙂
Kelly Sagastume
I don’t have fresh ginger. Can I use ground ginger? And if so, how much?
Ela
You can, but it won’t taste as good. I would add about 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. 🙂
Leah
I don’t have chickpeas on hand. I have lentils, pinto beans, black beans or kidney beans. Of course I don’t have the can of the one thing I need and I have everything else. Which of these would be a good alternative to chickpeas? I am going to cook it tonight! Thanks.
Ela
I would use pinto beans! But any beans should be fine. 🙂
Sadhana
This dish is unbelievably tasty!! Followed the instructions exactly and served with coconut rice, will be making this more often. Thank you for the recipe!
Ela
You are very welcome, Sadhana! I am glad you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂
Joanne
My carnivore husband loved this! So flavorful; thank you!!
Ela
So glad he loved it! Thanks for your feedback, Joanne. 🙂
Emily Tinkham
I made this tonight and it was amazing! I did make one modification but it was still amazing!
Ela
So happy it turned out amazing. 🙂
Lauri
Another fantastic recipe! I never thought of adding chick peas instead of tofu – brilliant!
So easy and delicious
Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Ela
My pleasure, Lauri! I am so glad you enjoyed the dish. 🙂
Carly
This cooked up so fast! I added a red pepper, and would add extra broccoli next time. This recipe will become a regular in our house. Perfect!
Ela
Sounds great with the red pepper, Carly! Thanks for your feedback. 🙂
Dana
This an amazing and easy recipe to follow! I just loved the flavors! It’s my new go to on week nights! “It hit the right spot per my hubby”!
Ela
Yay, that sounds fantastic, Dana! I am glad you and your hubby enjoyed the dish. 🙂
Angela
Hi there! Is it possible to use frozen broccoli? If so, do you just put it in the pan in the beginning? Thanks for your time
Ela
Yes, that should be fine, Angela.
Hazel R
I made this yesterday for lunch I didn’t have beef broth so I use chicken broth I added cauliflower mushrooms fresh carrots Green onions oh my gosh it was awesome it was the best and I also put it over uncle Ben’s butter and garlic rice My family loved it so I know this will be something will be making at least once or twice a month thank you for the recipe awesome and bless you
Ela
I am glad you enjoyed the dish, Hazel. 🙂
shemar Moore
how long does it last?
Ela
I would say up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Renee
I made this for dinner tonight and not only was it quick and easy, but even my picky kids loved it! Thanks for sharing.
Ela
I am glad it turned out so delicious, Renee! 🙂
Alison
This was super delicious, full of flavor and so very easy to make! My kids loved it, too! I will definitely be making this again.
Ela
That’s fantastic, Alison! I am so glad you and your kids loved the recipe. 🙂
Alyssa Taylor
This was SO good and SO easy. I will be making this one again for sure!
Ela
I am glad you loved the recipe, Alyssa! Thanks for your great feedback! 🙂
Jessi Summers
This was so simple and tasty, thank you!
Ela
Sounds amazing, Jessi! I am so glad you liked the recipe! 🙂
Zip
This is so delicious! Cooked it one night when I couldn’t think of anything to cook. I added mushrooms & spinach as well & paired it with mashed potatoes ❤ My husband, brother & sis-in-law all loved it!
Definitely going on my recipe book.
Ela
Wonderful! So glad you all liked the recipe. 🙂
Alannah
We loved this recipe! It was great for meal prep because the sauce was even better the next day
Ela
Great! So happy you liked it! Thanks for your amazing feedback. 🙂
Pinar
Hi Ela, is there an alternative for corn starch i can use such as arrowroot starch?
Ela
Hello! You can definitely use arrowroot starch. That’s no problem at all. 🙂
Austin
Can you roast the chickpeas with veggies then toss in sauce. I prefer the texture of roasted chickpeas better.
Thanks! Looking forward to trying!
Ela
Yes, that’s totally possible. 🙂