Chickpea and Spinach Curry
This flavorful chickpea and spinach curry is packed with protein and nutrients. It's a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Cooked rice or naan bread - For serving
- Cilantro - For garnish
- Salt - To taste
- Spinach - 4 cups, packed
- Coconut milk - 1 can (13.5 oz)
- Tomatoes - 1 can (14 oz), diced
- Chickpeas - 2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
- Coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Curry powder - 2 teaspoons
- Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Let's Get Started
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the onions and spices.
- Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the spinach to the pan and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the chickpea and spinach curry over cooked rice or with naan bread.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 50g
- Protein: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g