General Tso’s Chickpeas

soy sauce ((or tamari for GF))

mirin ((or dry sherry))

and 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas ((equal to 1 15-oz. can), rinsed and drained)

low-sodium vegetable broth ((1/4 cup + 2 tbsp))

and 1/2 tbsp tomato paste

natural peanut butter

low-sodium soy sauce ((or tamari for GF))

rice vinegar

coconut sugar ((or other sugar))

sriracha or other chili sauce

toasted sesame oil

prepared mustard ((grainier and nuttier mustards are better; if using the bright yellow mustard, reduce to 1/2 tsp))

cornstarch

freshly ground black pepper or white pepper

neutral oil ((I used sunflower seed oil))

of a large onion ((or 1 shallot), thinly sliced)

large broccoli crown (, cut into florets)

red bell pepper (, cut into thin strips)

minced ginger

garlic (minced)

General Tso's sauce ((above))

marinated chickpeas ((above))

(optional) green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh red onion, for serving

(optional) cooked rice, for serving