5 from 10 votes
Spinach, Cauliflower, Quinoa and Chickpea Curry (Vegan)
This vegan Spinach, Cauliflower, Quinoa, and Chickpea Curry is a hearty, flavorful stew combining tender cauliflower florets, cooked quinoa, and chickpeas in a spiced tomato and coconut milk sauce. Aromatic spices like chili flakes, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic, and ginger build depth, while fresh spinach added at the end provides vibrant color and nutrition. It is versatile and can be served with naan, chapattis, or pickles.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
552 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Fusion, Indian, British
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 1 teaspoon dried chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or grated
- 3 cm ginger grated
- 3 teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 1 cauliflower or ½ a large one, cut into small florets, small
- 150 g quinoa
- 400 g chickpeas drained, canned
- 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
- 400 ml coconut milk tin
- 100 g spinach
- naan breads optional
- chapattis
- pickles
- chutneys
Instructions
- Put the olive oil and diced onion in a wide, deep saucepan and fry gently with the lid on for 3 minutes.
- Remove the lid and add the chilli, cumin, coriander, garlic, ginger and turmeric. Fry gently for 2 minutes – add a splash of water if it gets a little dry.
- Add the cauliflower, quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and cook for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender and the sauce reduced nicely.
- Stir through the spinach until just wilted, and serve the curry in bowls, just as it is or with naan breads / chapattis / pickles / chutneys / etc., if you wish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
552kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
464mg
(19%)
Potassium
1193mg
(25%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2720IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
33.2mg
(37%)
Calcium
153mg
(15%)
Iron
9.4mg
(52%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 552
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 552kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 464mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1193mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2720IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 33.2mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 153mg | 15% |
| Iron | 9.4mg | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.