General Tao’s Chickpeas
General tao doesn't have to be all greasy and heavy for the stomach.

The reinvented general tao, really delicious!
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Marinade for chickpeas
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp mirin (or dry sherry or rice vinegar)
2 cups chickpeas (can or cooked)
General Tao's sauce
6 tbsp vegetable broth
1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
4 tsp sugar
2 tsp sriracha or other chili sauce (optional)
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp prepared mustard (grainier and nuttier mustards are better; if using the bright yellow mustard, reduce to 1/2 tsp)
1 tsp cornstarch
1/8 tsp pepper
Stir-fry
1 tbsp oil (I used canola oil)
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 broccoli, cut into florets
1 red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 tsp minced ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
3 shallots
Optional: sesame seeds and red onion, for serving
Preparation
For marinating the chickpeas: Combine the ingredients for the marinade, then add the chickpeas. Let sit for 10 minutes (while you prepare the sauce and veggies).
For the sauce: Whisk together all of the sauce ingredients and set aside.
For the stir-fry: Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion, stirring continuously and cook for 2 minutes. Continuing to stir, add the broccoli (I cooked them a bit first in the microwave), bell pepper strips, ginger, and garlic until desired tenderness. Stir in the General Tao's sauce, the shallots and the drained chickpeas. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, continuing to stir frequently, until the mixture is hot. Add more soy sauce or chili sauce to taste.
Serve over rice if desired; garnish as desired with sesame seeds and red onion.
Recipe inspired by Yup its vegan: https://yupitsvegan.com/general-tsos-chickpeas/