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Chickpea, lentil and spinach curry

This vegetarian curry is hearty and filling, with only a touch of spice (feel free to add more!)

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2 -
Calories: 474 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • ½ large onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (1tbsp approx 1in/2.5cm piece)
  • 1 chili optional, can also use more if you prefer hotter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 14 oz chickpeas (1 can)
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (1 can)
  • ¼ cup red lentils
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 oz spinach
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro coriander, approx, roughly chopped

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onion relatively finely and finely chop the garlic, ginger and chili, if using.
  2. Heat a little oil in a pan (around 1tbsp, not olive oil - vegetable or other unflavored is better) and add the onion. Cook for around 3-5 minutes until starting to soften. Add the garlic, ginger and chili, if using, and cook for another minute or two.
  3. Add the cumin and coriander and stir in, cook a minute then add the drained chickpeas, tomatoes, lentils and water. Stir well then bring to a boil.
  4. Cover, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and leave to cook until the lentils have cooked, around 25 minutes, stirring now and then to avoid it sticking too much.
  5. While the lentils are cooking, chop the spinach relatively small and roughly chop the cilantro. When the lentils are cooked, add both to the pan, stir in and cook a minute until they have wilted down then serve. Can be made ahead and stored a day or two in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 474kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 83g (28%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 6g (9%) Sodium 70mg (3%) Potassium 1454mg (42%) Fiber 25g (100%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 3185IU (64%) Vitamin C 66.5mg (74%) Calcium 215mg (22%) Iron 11.1mg (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2-

Amount Per Serving

Calories 474

% Daily Value*

Calories 474kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 83g 28%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 6g 9%
Sodium 70mg 3%
Potassium 1454mg 31%
Fiber 25g 100%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 3185IU 64%
Vitamin C 66.5mg 74%
Calcium 215mg 22%
Iron 11.1mg 62%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.