Description
This mouthwatering Szechuan Cabbage Chickpea Skillet recipe is a delightful fusion of fiery spice, luscious sweetness, and rich umami notes.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 16 oz. very thinly sliced green cabbage *
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium vegetable broth (or water) *
- 1 medium carrot, julienne sliced *
- 1 small red bell pepper, julienne sliced
- ½ to 1 cup sugar snap peas, julienne sliced (optional) *
Szechuan Sauce Ingredients:
- ¼ cup reduced-sodium tamari *
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon mirin (or balsamic vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 Tablespoon tahini
- 1 teaspoon molasses *
- ¼ teaspoon dried ground mustard powder
- ¼ + 1/8 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice *
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder) (+/-)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 5 green onions, sliced
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare all the veggies before starting as this recipe comes together quickly.
- Place all the Szechuan Sauce Ingredients in a small bowl, whisk well to incorporate all the ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the very thinly sliced cabbage and 2 Tablespoons of vegetable broth (or water), cover the skillet with a lid and steam sauté over medium-high heat covered for 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid, then add the julienned red bell peppers, carrots, and sugar snap peas. Lightly sauté over medium-high heat for several minutes.
- Then add the chickpeas, sliced green onions and Szechuan Sauce, mix well, simmering for several minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from the stove and allow the flavors to marry for a few minutes. Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Servings: 4