BeansSep 29, 20211 min read

Sweet and Sour Garbanzo Beans

Name: Sweet and Sour Chickpeas
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: ¾ cup Palouse Brand Chickpeas; ¼ cup honey; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp. rice vinegar; 1 ½ tbsp. ketchup; 2 tsp. soy sauce; 3 tbsp. water; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ½ large red bell pepper, thinly sliced; ½ large green bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 cup small broccoli florets; 10 chunks of pineapple; 2 tbsp. water; 2 tsp. corn starch

This recipe for garbanzo beans definitely stands up for the pleasing sweet and savory taste that so many of us like, and you have also created an undeniable Asian flavored meal with huge health benefits.

Garbanzo Beans which are also known as chickpeas are in the family of “Pulse Crops” and we continue to read articles about the healthy domino effect you can receive when adding pulses to your diet. Granted we have been growing and eating them for years but, more than ever, science is really beginning to speak out in great favor of these little “superfoods”. These little beans are full of nutrients and are super affordable too! They are a kitchen staple to be reckoned with – in a very good way.

Search no more for sweet and sour garbanzo beans because we are certain you will fall head over heels for our Sweet and Sour Garbanzo Bean recipe which we serve over rice.

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Cooking with Garbanzo Bean Tip: By preparing the garbanzo beans ahead of time as suggested, your entire meal could be ready to serve by the time your long grain rice is finished cooking. And that’s a weeknight dinner made easy!

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Sweet and Sour Chickpeas

Author: Palouse Brand
Prep Time: 90 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5
Category: Meals, Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

¾ cup Palouse Brand Chickpeas
¼ cup honey
1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp. rice vinegar
1 ½ tbsp. ketchup
2 tsp. soy sauce
3 tbsp. water
2 tbsp. olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
½ large green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 cup small broccoli florets
10 chunks of pineapple
2 tbsp. water
2 tsp. corn starch

Directions

Soak chickpeas in cool water overnight. Rinse beans and discard water.
Place beans in a pot and cover with 3 cups of water, cover pot and boil for 1 hour.
Drain beans in a colander and rinse under cool water for 2 minutes.
Place beans on a flat surface such as a sheet pan and gently pull the remainder of the skins off. Set aside chickpeas.
Mix honey, vinegars, ketchup, soy sauce, and water in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat 2 tbsp. olive oil in a wok and bring temperature to medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté until translucent.
Stir in peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
Add broccoli and cook for 1 more minute.
Add chickpeas, sweet and sour sauce, and 10 chunks of fresh or drained pineapple.
Add a dash of salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce wok heat to medium, cover and cook for 10 more minutes.
Mix remaining water and corn starch together and add to wok, cook until sauce thickens.
Serve over cooked rice and enjoy!