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Kung Pao Chickpeas Recipe


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April 7, 2015

Kung Pao ChickpeasThis delicious vegetarian alternative to Kung Pao Chicken is full of flavor and spicy yumminess!

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Source: Based on a recipe from www.sheknows.com

Ingredients:

  • Marinade:
  • 4 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 4 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 large lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • Kung Pao Chickpeas:
  • 4 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 (14.5 oz) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups kung pao sauce
  • 3-4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 (1 in.) ginger knob, grated
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • Garnishes:
  • green onions, chopped
  • thinly sliced jalapeño
  • cashews
  • steamed white rice
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Steps:

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, lime zest and juice, honey, melted coconut oil, and cornstarch. Stir well.
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  3. Add rinsed and drained chickpeas to the marinade. Stir to coat and cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate for 1 hour.
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  5. Mince garlic cloves, grate ginger, and melt coconut oil over MED heat in a large frying pan.
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  7. Add chickpeas (with marinade), garlic, ginger, and kung pao sauce to the frying pan. Stir well.
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  9. Saute chickpeas for 6-8 minutes until sauce thickens and chickpeas carmelize.
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  11. Prepare jalapeño and green onions. Serve the chickpeas over rice and top with jalapeño, green onions, and cashews. Enjoy!
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August 27, 2015

These kung pao chickpeas are a great vegetarian alternative to the classic chicken dish. Check out this video for the step by step recipe.

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