General Tso’s Chickpeas

A fiber-rich, heart-healthy take on a classic:

You will need

• 1 can chickpeas, drained
• ¾ cup vegetable stock; ideally you made this yourself from vegetable cuttings that you kept in the freezer for this purpose, but failing that, you should be able to get low-sodium stock cubes at your local supermarket.
• ¼ cup arrowroot starch (cornstarch will do at a pinch, but arrowroot is better and has no flavor of its own)
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• ¼ bulb garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup if you prefer, and if you don’t like sweetness, reduce this to 1 tbsp or even omit entirely, though it won’t be quite so “General Tso” if you do, but it’s your meal!)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp black pepper, coarse ground
• 3 green onions, sliced

Method

(we suggest you read everything at least once before doing anything)

1) Coat the chickpeas in the arrowroot starch by tossing them together in a bowl

2) Heat the coconut oil in a skillet on a medium-high heat, and when hot, add the chickpeas, stirring for 3 minutes

3) Add the remaining ingredients in the order we gave (except the vegetable stock, which goes in last), stirring for 5 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens

4) Serve with the carb of your choice; we recommend our Tasty Versatile Rice Recipe

Enjoy!

Want to learn more?

For those interested in some of the science of what we have going on today:

• Eat More (Of This) For Lower Blood Pressure
• Honey vs Maple Syrup – Which is Healthier?
• Our Top 5 Spices: How Much Is Enough For Benefits?

Take care!