Dinner for 2

Sweet Sour Chickpeas

Name: Sweet Sour Chickpeas
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp water; 1 tsp oil; 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 large red bell pepper; 1/2 green bell pepper; 1 cup small broccoli florets; 15 oz chickpeas; 1 generous dash of salt; 2 tbsp water; 2 tsp cornstarch; sesame seeds (optional)

Chickpeas and vegetables simmer in a sweet and sour sauce thickened with cornstarch for a quick skillet dinner.

Typical price

$7.53for 4 servings

$1.88 per serving$7.53 for 4

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$1.05Typical price
Broccoli$1.99/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.37Typical price
Canned beans$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.76

Pantry staples you likely have

Sugar and brown sugarVinegarMustard, mayo, ketchupSoy sauceDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepperCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

1/4 cup sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 1/2 tbsp ketchup
2 tsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp water
1 tsp oil
3 cloves garlic
1/2 large red bell pepper
1/2 green bell pepper
1 cup small broccoli florets
15 oz chickpeas
1 generous dash of salt
2 tbsp water
2 tsp cornstarch
sesame seeds (optional)

Steps

Whisk the sugar, vinegars, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl.
Cook the garlic, red pepper, green pepper, and broccoli in oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Add the chickpeas, salt, and sauce, then simmer for 8 minutes.
Stir the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, pour it into the skillet, and cook for 3 minutes until thickened.
Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and serve hot.