Spicy Korean Braised Chickpeas with Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1.5 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 0.75 cup cooked white rice
• 2 pieces scallions
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds(optional)
• 1 cup baby spinach(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Mince garlic and whisk gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and 1/3 cup water into a sauce.

2. 2

   Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add drained chickpeas and the sauce; simmer 10-12 minutes until thick and glossy.

4. 4

   Stir in spinach until wilted, if using.

5. 5

   Serve over warm rice, topped with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.