Gochujang Braised Chickpeas

Made in under 30 minutes, this super simple gochujang braised chickpeas recipe is a great option for a busy weeknight meal or meal prep. Inspired by Korean flavors, these chickpeas are packed with sweet and spicy flavors.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Gochujang
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 6 cloves garlic (minced finely or grated)
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion (diced)
• 2 cups chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a bowl, mix together the gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, honey, and water. Set aside.
2. 2In a large skillet on medium high heat, add in the olive oil. Once it’s heated up, add in the onions and and stir well with a spatula for 3 minutes.
3. 3Next, add in the chickpeas and stir to combine before adding in the sauce that was set aside earlier.
4. 4Reduce the heat and let everything cook together for up to 10 minutes, stirring every so often. If you’d like softer chickpeas, cook them longer, chickpeas with more of a bite to them, cook them less.
5. 5Once done, serve or store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.