Lemon Garlic Asparagus & Chickpea Stir-Fry

Brighten your spring with this Lemon Garlic Asparagus & Chickpea Stir-Fry, ready in 20 minutes! Fresh asparagus and protein-packed chickpeas are tossed in a zesty garlic-lemon sauce—perfect for a light, healthy meal. 🍋🥦🌱

Why It’s a Spring Star

This stir-fry highlights crisp asparagus and hearty chickpeas, with a tangy lemon-garlic boost. It’s quick, plant-based, and flavorful—ideal for light dinners.

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp juice)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Optional: red pepper flakes

How to Make It

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sauté asparagus 4-5 min until tender-crisp.
2. Add chickpeas and garlic, cook 2-3 min until heated.
3. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper, cook 1 min.
4. Serve hot, sprinkled with red pepper flakes if desired.

Recipe Card: Lemon Garlic Asparagus & Chickpea Stir-Fry

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Calories: 220 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed & drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Juice & zest of 1 lemon (~3 tbsp juice)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Heat oil in skillet, sauté asparagus 4-5 min.
2. Add chickpeas and garlic, cook 2-3 min.
3. Stir in lemon juice, zest, salt, pepper, cook 1 min.
4. Serve hot, garnish with flakes if using.

Notes

• Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days.
• Add grated Parmesan for extra flavor.