Chickpea stir fry

Ingredients

serves 2

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 1 400g can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ½ tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• ½ tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 2 handfuls spinach
• 2 tsp sesame seeds

Directions

1. In a large pan, heat the sesame oil over a medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until softened. Add the garlic and pepper and cook for 5 minutes, followed by the chickpeas and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. To make the sauce, add the soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar and almond butter in a jug and whisk to combine.
3. Pour the sauce into the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring until coated. Add a splash of water if needed. Stir through the spinach until wilted. Serve with rice or noodles, and top with sesame seeds.