This Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli and Chickpeas is so easy to make, and you might be surprised at how much your child will love it! It’s great for a vegan family dinner.
Does your child like broccoli? Broccoli is the quintessential vegetable you think of when you think of something kids don’t like. But, thankfully, I have found quite the opposite! I asked my 3-year-old what kind of recipe I should make for the blog, and he said, “Something with broccoli and chickpeas.” So I devised this Teriyaki Stir Fry, and he ate so much! He even asked for more broccoli 🙂
I often make teriyaki stir fries because they’re so easy to make and great for when you have a bunch of vegetables that need to be used up. I always have the ingredients on hand for my go-to stir-fry sauce, and the kids love it.
Why Kids Will Love This Teriyaki Stir Fry
I obviously can’t say for sure that your children will like this meal, but if you’re trying to get them to eat more veggies, this stir fry is a good way to do that!
- The broccoli is cooked until soft, so it’s easy for little teeth to eat, unlike raw broccoli.
- The teriyaki sauce is sweet and flavorful, which I’m pretty sure is my son’s favorite thing about it 🙂
- I serve it over rice, which is usually a kid favorite! You could also serve it over cauliflower rice; my son can’t tell the difference.
- My son loves chickpeas, so he gets excited about eating anything with them in it!
Teriyaki Stir Fry Recipe Ingredients
- Broccoli – You can use fresh or frozen. I usually have fresh broccoli on hand, but if you don’t, frozen broccoli is great, too.
- Chickpeas – I used one can of pre-cooked chickpeas. You could also use another bean you like, tofu, or tempeh. I like to use canned beans because they help make this recipe super quick to throw together.
- Teriyaki Sauce – To make this recipe even easier, you can use a good quality store-bought teriyaki sauce, but it’s also so easy to make at home! My teriyaki sauce recipe just has a few ingredients, including toasted sesame oil, tamari, maple syrup, water, ginger, garlic, and cornstarch.
How To Make This Teriyaki Stir Fry
This recipe is so easy to make! There are just a few simple steps:
- Start by sautéing the broccoli in a bit of oil with some salt. Then, add a little water to help the broccoli steam.
- To make the teriyaki sauce, all you do is add the sauce ingredients to a jar and mix until completely combined.
- Then, add the sauce mixture and the chickpeas to the broccoli and cook until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Serve broccoli and chickpea mixture over rice or your favorite grain, and enjoy!
This Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli and Chickpeas is so versatile. You can add in any veggies you have that your children enjoy. If your child doesn’t like chickpeas, you can easily substitute tofu or chicken. I also love to use this recipe as a meal-prep lunch for the grownups in the house. I hope your family enjoys it!
Have a question about this stir-fry? Ask me in the comments, and I’ll reply ASAP!
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Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli and Chickpeas
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Teriyaki Stir Fry with Broccoli and Chickpeas is so easy to make and always a hit with my kids!
Ingredients
2 teaspoons olive oil
6 cups broccoli florets
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup water
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
White rice or cauliflower rice for serving with, optional
Teriyaki Sauce:
1/3 cup water
1/3 cup tamari, I like to use low sodium
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot starch
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil, broccoli and salt. Cook for a minute and then pour in water, cover and let steam until water has cooked off and broccoli is tender, about 7 minutes.
- Make the teriyaki sauce while the broccoli is cooking. Add all sauce ingredients to a jar and mix until combined.
- Add the chickpeas in with the broccoli and pour the sauce over. Cook until sauce has thickened, 5-7 minutes. Serve stir fry over rice and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner, Vegan
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
When I print your recipe the “Do Not Sell …” banner covers up the first few lines of ingredients.
Hi Lynn,
I apologize for that! It looks like if you go to the Large view after you have hit the print recipe button you should be able to view all of the ingredients. But, I have asked that they do not show ads on my print recipe page before so I will contact them to make sure I get rid of that!