Dinner for 4
Mongolian Chickpeas
Chickpeas and vegetables cook in a quick soy, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce thickened with cornstarch.
$3.18for 4 servings
$0.80 per serving$3.18 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings 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 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical 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 | $3.18 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 " piece of ginger
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 cup small chopped broccoli
- 15 oz can chickpeas
- sesame seeds (optional)
Steps
- Whisk the soy sauces, water, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- Add the bell pepper and broccoli, and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the chickpeas and sauce, then simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the green onions, if using, and cook for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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