Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Chickpeas

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Fresh, crunchy vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas tossed in an incredibly delicious sweet and sour sauce, served over rice – This quick vegan vegetable stir-fry is an easy 15-minute recipe that’s as delicious as the Chinese takeout dish, even though it’s made without chicken!

Chinese chickpea vegetable stir-fry with sweet and sour sauce

If you love Chinese cuisine and are looking for a quick and easy recipe without meat, this sweet and sour vegetable dish is absolutely perfect! It reminds of classic sweet and sour chicken, but it’s made with only healthy vegetables and chickpeas. Plus, this plant-based dish is super versatile and ready in just 15-minutes, making it the perfect weeknight dinner!

Healthy, delicious, and easy to make!

While the chickpeas are rich in protein and fiber, the veggies are packed with nutrients and vitamins. Combined with the flavorful homemade sweet and sour sauce and fragrant basmati rice, this dish is not only incredibly delicious, but also very healthy and filling!

Use any ingredients

As mentioned earlier, this recipe is very versatile because you can use other vegetables such as zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, bamboo strips or mung bean sprouts. Instead of chickpeas, you could also use other legumes like beans or lentils. But also crispy tofu, vegan “chicken” or another meat substitute are great plant-based protein sources. You can also add exotic fruits like pineapple or mango if you like.

Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Vegetables

Rice: I like to use basmati or jasmine rice, but you can also use another type like whole grain rice. Potatoes also go well!
Oil: such as canola, peanut or sesame oil.
Onions
Eggplants
Carrots
Bell Peppers: red or yellow or both.
Chickpeas: or beans, lentils or tofu.
Sweet and sour sauce: homemade or any vegan Chinese sauce from the supermarket.

How to make sweet and sour vegetables with chickpeas

As always, I recommend checking out this step-by-step instruction and the recipe video first. Then you’ll find the full recipe with exact measurements in the recipe card below!

Step 1: Prepare sweet and sour sauce + cook rice

Make the sweet and sour sauce according to my recipe (you can also make this ahead). Also, cook the rice according to package instructions in a pot or rice cooker.

Step 2: make the vegetable stir-fry

First, sauté the vegetables in a pan or wok with a little oil for about 5 minutes. Once the vegetables are lightly browned, reduce the heat. Sprinkle a little salt over the vegetables and pour in a little water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add the chickpeas and sauce

Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the chickpeas and sweet and sour sauce. Turn off the heat and let rest for 2-3 minutes with the lid on (if the sauce is too thick, add a little water).

Step 4: Serve

Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with the sweet and sour vegetables and sprinkle with scallions, parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with limes on the side and enjoy!

How can I store leftovers?

You can make the homemade sweet and sour sauce ahead and store it in your fridge or freezer. Then you’ll always have some on hand when you want to make a quick Chinese or Asian-inspired meal.

It’s best to store leftover sweet and sour vegetables separately from the rice in an airtight container. It will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and tastes even better the next day once the flavors have combined!

You can freeze both the sauce and the entire dish for meal prep. Just take it out when needed and reheat in the microwave or pot. If it’s too dry, just add a little water.

This Chinese Chickpea Vegetable Stir-fry is:

Quick and easy to make
Meatless (Vegan, Vegetarian)
Gluten-free
Healthy
Flavorful
Very delicious
Budget-friendly
Versatile
Ideal for using up leftovers
Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!

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Crispy Vegan Spring Rolls
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Chinese Chickpea Vegetable Stir-fry in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Author: Bianca Zapatka

Fresh, crunchy vegetables and protein-rich chickpeas tossed in an incredibly delicious sweet and sour sauce, served over rice - This quick vegan vegetable stir-fry is an easy 15-minute recipe that's as delicious as the Chinese takeout dish, even though it's made without chicken!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Lunch & Dinner, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

8.8 oz (250 g) basmati or jasmine rice
1 tbsp oil e.g. canola, peanut or sesame oil
1 onion cut into coarse pieces
7 oz (200 g) eggplant cut into coarse cubes
1 carrot roughly sliced or diced
1 bell pepper red or yellow or both, coarsely diced
1x14 oz (400 g) can chickpeas 8.5 oz (240 g) drained wight
1 recipe sweet and sour sauce

For garnish (optional)

scallions sliced
parsley
sesame seeds
limes

Instructions

*Note: Feel free to check out the recipe video + step-by-step pictures at the top of the post!

Cook the rice according to package instructions in a pot or rice cooker.
Heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the vegetables are lightly browned, reduce the heat. Sprinkle a little salt over the vegetables and pour in a little water. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Meanwhile, prepare the sweet and sour sauce according to the recipe (this can also be made ahead).
Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the chickpeas and the sauce. Turn off the heat and lest rest for 2-3 minutes with the lid on (if the sauce is too thick, add a little water).
Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with the sweet and sour vegetables and sprinkle with scallions, parsley and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side and enjoy!

Notes

Vegetables/Protein: You can also use other vegetables such as zucchini, broccoli, mushrooms, snow peas, bamboo strips or mung bean sprouts as well as other plant-based protein sources such as beans, tofu, vegan "chicken" or other meat alternatives. If you like, you can also add exotic fruits like pineapple or mango.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.
More information about the recipe is at the top of the blog post!

Nutritions

Nutrition is calculated automatically and should be used as estimate.

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Sweet and Sour Vegetables with Chickpeas - 15 Minute Recipe (2024)