Chickpea and Broccoli Warm Salad
A delicious, wholesome and flavourful warm salad made with tender chickpeas and broccoli florets, tossed in sesame oil with garlic, sweet chilli sauce and a hint of spice. Perfect for a light meal!
Ingredients
300 g cooked chickpeas
300–400 g broccoli florets
5–6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Sweet chilli sauce, as per taste
Cheese garlic seasoning or garlic powder, as required
Chilli flakes, as per taste
Salt to taste
Sesame oil, as required
Lime juice, to taste
Method
Sauté the broccoli:
Heat sesame oil in a pan and add the broccoli florets. Sprinkle a little salt and sauté until the broccoli is almost cooked but still retains a slight crunch.
Add the sweet chilli sauce:
Toss the broccoli with sweet chilli sauce, adjusting the quantity to suit your taste. Mix well, then remove and set aside.
Prepare the chickpeas:
In the same pan, heat a little sesame oil. Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Add the chickpeas:
Toss in the cooked chickpeas and sauté well. Season with a little salt, cheese garlic seasoning or garlic powder, and chilli flakes.
Combine everything: Add the sautéed broccoli to the chickpeas and mix well. Adjust the seasoning to your liking.
Finish and serve: Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice, toss gently and serve warm.
Serving Suggestion
Enjoy this Chickpea and Broccoli Warm Salad on its own as a light, wholesome meal, or serve it as a delicious side dish.
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