Chickpea Spinach Curry
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Chickpea Spinach Curry
Description
This curry begins by sautéing onion, garlic, and ginger with curry powder until aromatic. Chickpeas and fire-roasted tomatoes are added and simmered to meld flavors and develop a thick sauce. Fresh baby spinach is stirred in last to wilt gently without overcooking, preserving texture and brightness. The dish is finished with chopped cilantro, lemon juice for acidity, and salt to balance seasoning.
The curry is served hot over cooked rice, which helps absorb the sauce and complements the savory and tangy flavors. The texture combines soft chickpeas, tender greens, and a slightly thick tomato-based curry broth, achieving balance through fresh herbs and citrus.
Adjust the amount of curry powder, ginger, and garlic according to taste preferences. Different types of rice like basmati, jasmine, or brown rice work well as accompaniments. Do not omit lemon juice or cilantro, as both contribute crucial flavor brightness and freshness to the dish.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion chopped - about 1/2 cup
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger finely grated, fresh
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 30 ounces chickpeas 2 x 15oz cans, drained, rinsed
- 29 ounces fire roasted tomatoes 2 x 14.5oz cans, undrained
- 3 cups spinach fresh baby
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt, sea salt
- 2 cups rice cooked
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.
- Cook onion, garlic, ginger, and curry powder in the oil about 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant, and the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chickpeas and tomatoes.
- Heat to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat then stir in the spinach, until it wilts..
- Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and cilantro.
- Serve over rice.
- Devour.
Notes
- Lemon juice and fresh cilantro are essential for brightening the flavor of the curry—don't leave them out.
- Adjust curry powder, ginger, and garlic quantities based on your preferred spice level and aroma.
- You can serve this curry over various types of rice, including brown, white, basmati, or jasmine.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 377 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 377kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 430mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2113IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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