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Easy Chickpea Curry
This easy chickpea curry is a hearty dish made with chickpeas simmered in a spiced tomato and coconut milk sauce enriched with fresh ginger, garlic, and a blend of curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric. Fresh spinach added at the end wilts into the sauce, contributing color and mild bitterness. Served with rice or naan, it provides a warm, comforting meal with balanced flavors and varied textures.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
376 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ginger grated fresh
- 28 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper or more if you want it spicy
- 30 ounces chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 cups spinach fresh
- Rice and/or naan bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil or coconut oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and fresh ginger and cook for one minute.
- Add the tomatoes, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour in the chickpeas and coconut milk; stir until combined. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the spinach leaves and cook until wilted, just a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings, if desired. You can always add a little more curry powder if you like a stronger flavor or more cayenne pepper if you want it spicier. Serve warm with rice or naan bread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Sodium
519mg
(22%)
Potassium
599mg
(13%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1515IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
138mg
(14%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 519mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 599mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1515IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 14% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.