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Orange Chickpea Chow Mein

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Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon Limoneira orange zest
  • 4 cups noodles of choice
  • 2 cups snow peas
  • 1 cup carrot chips
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • ½ cup cashews
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon white sesame seeds
  • Orange sauce

Orange Sauce Ingredients

  • ½ cup Limoneira orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons liquid aminos or soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon arrowroot powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, add all the orange sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Let sauce simmer for 3 minutes to heat up and thicken.
  • Add the chickpeas and orange zest into the orange sauce and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Cook noodles according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan over medium heat, add your sesame oil, snow peas, carrots, broccoli and cashews. Sauté for 5 minutes.
  • Add in your ginger and garlic and sauté for 3 more minutes.
  • Add in cooked noodles and orange sauce chickpeas. Stir to combine to cook for 5 more minutes.
  • Serve in bowls and top with sesame seeds!
Author: Healthy Grocery Girl