Chickpea Teriyaki Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup canned chickpeas
• 1/2 cup short-grain rice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp ginger(optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice according to package directions while you prepare the rest.

2. 2

   Pat the chickpeas dry. Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chickpeas for 5-6 minutes until lightly crisped.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Stir in soy sauce, mirin, and sugar; simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce coats the chickpeas in a glossy glaze.

5. 5

   Steam or stir-fry the broccoli until bright green and tender-crisp.

6. 6

   Assemble the bowl with rice on the bottom, glazed chickpeas and broccoli on top, and finish with sesame seeds.