Happy Herbivore Teriyaki Chickpea...YUMMY!!!

Hawaiian BBQ: Teriyaki Chickpeas

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Servings: 2

Description:

Hawaiian's marinade their meats in teriyaki sauce before barbequeing over a flame with fresh pineapple on top. I've veganized, simplified and healthified that tradition with this recipe. (It's so good!)

Ingredients:

• 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 tbsp szechuan sauce
• 1 tbsp raw sugar (optional)
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup salsa

Instructions:

Combine chickpeas, teriyaki, szechuan and sugar in a large frying pan. Allow everything to sit and 'marinate' at least 5 minutes (the longer the better). Turn heat to medium and cook, stirring regulary or until most of the liquid has absorbed, about 10 minutes. Spoon chickpeas over rice and top with fresh pineapple or mango salsa.

Chef's Note: If you want to create your own pineapple and mango salsa, mix equal parts chopped pineapple and mango with minced red onion, fresh cilantro, and lime juice to taste.

Nutritional information

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Servings Per Batch 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories 505
Fat 3.40g
Carbohydrate 99.40g
Dietary Fiber 12.80g
Sugars 15g
Protein 19.10g

**I absolutely LOVE this recipe!!  I double it since we are a family of 5.  I also add 1 tbsp of chili paste to spice it up (we like spicy)!  I omit the sugar (not needed) and make the homemade salsa, however, I use crushed pineapple in a can (in their own juice) and no mangos (to keep it simple). The salsa makes it perfect!  I also sauteed up some spinach and mixed that in with the rice then put the beans in salsa on top...loved it and had enough left over for lunch today!  My teenagers liked it as well!  This is a must make recipe! :)