Start to prepare your rice, quinoa, or noodles if serving with this dish.
In a small bowl, whisk together vegetable stock, sesame oil, soy sauce, arrowroot powder, and optional garlic chili sauce. *Add in ½ tsp for a little heat or 1 tsp for a bit more.
In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, add in 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add in minced garlic and saute for 1 minute. Careful not to burn.
Add in the broccoli and sauce and combine. Turn heat down to medium low.
Cover and Cook for 8 minutes. Stirring occasionally so broccoli doesn't stick to the bottom. *If needed turn down heat a bit or add a splash of vegetable broth.
Add in the chopped cashews and chickpeas and stir together.
Cover and cook for an additional 3-7 minutes. *If you prefer a bit of a crunch with your broccoli cook for shorter, or softer broccoli cook longer.
Remove from heat and serve over rice or other optional dish.
