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Thai Chickpea Curry (Quick & Easy)
Thai Chickpea Curry is a rich and flavorful dish featuring chickpeas simmered in a spiced coconut milk sauce with red onion, bell pepper, ginger, garlic, and curry powder. Maple syrup adds subtle sweetness, balanced by fresh lime juice and basil added at the end. This curry offers a creamy texture with aromatic notes typical of Thai-inspired cooking.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
268 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red onion , chopped
- 1 red bell pepper , chopped and seeds removed
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 (15 oz.) can coconut milk (I use full fat)
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas , rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1/4 cup basil roughly chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add in the ginger, garlic, and curry powder and stir for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk, chickpeas, salt, and maple syrup, then give the mixture a stir. Bring the liquid to a boil, then lower the heat and cover the pot to let the flavors simmer together for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in the lime juice and fresh basil. Stir until the basil is wilted, then adjust any seasoning to your taste. Serve warm, with rice or cooked quinoa.
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Notes
- Frozen stir-fry veggies can replace fresh vegetables; adjust cooking times as needed.
- When using dried herbs and spices instead of fresh, start with smaller amounts and increase to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Sodium
597mg
(25%)
Potassium
339mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1025IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Sodium | 597mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.