Sweet and Sour Chickpea Stir-Fry

Why this?
This Sweet and Sour Chickpea Stir-Fry is a delightful blend of flavors that caters to the keto diet while offering a satisfying dinner option. The recipe features chickpeas as a hearty base with a vibrant mix of bell peppers, infused with a tangy and slightly sweet sauce that is completely sugar-free. It's perfect for those who enjoy a balance of sweet and sour tastes without compromising their dietary goals.

Ingredients:

1 cup chickpeas, cooked or canned

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

1/2 cup red onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

1/4 cup sugar-free ketchup

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon soy sauce substitute (keto-friendly)

1 teaspoon erythritol (or another keto-friendly sweetener)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Preparation Steps:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the red onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and sauté until onions are translucent.
Add the red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until they are slightly softened.
Stir in the cooked chickpeas.
In a small bowl, mix together the sugar-free ketchup, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce substitute, erythritol, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the chickpeas and vegetables in the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Reduce heat to medium and let the stir-fry cook for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Diet Types: Keto

Serving Size: 1 cup

Servings: 4

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 180 kcal

Total Fats: 7 g

Sodium: 320 mg

Dietary Fiber: 6 g

Total Sugars: 5 g

Proteins: 6 g

Calcium: 50 mg