Spicy Chickpea Stir‑Fry
Canned chickpeas quickly stir‑fried with bell peppers, soy sauce, and sriracha for a protein‑packed vegan meal.

Total
13 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low‑sodium)
- 1 tablespoon sriracha
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium‑high heat (about 30 seconds).
- 2
Add the minced garlic and stir‑fry for 15 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add the sliced bell peppers and stir‑fry for 2‑3 minutes until they begin to soften but stay crisp.
- 4
Stir in the drained chickpeas and continue to stir‑fry for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- 5
Mix in the soy sauce and sriracha, tossing everything together for 1 minute so the sauce coats the vegetables and chickpeas.
- 6
Season with black pepper, if using, and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
210
11% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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