Coconut Chickpea Curry

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
5 min 15 min 6
Coconut Chickpea Curry
Health Highlights
This rich and creamy chickpea curry has a great depth of flavors, and it's ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for meal prep!

Ingredients


1 1/2 cup Basmati rice, dry
1 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1 medium Yellow onion (chopped)
2 clove(s) Garlic (minced)
2 tsp Garam masala
2 tsp Turmeric, ground
1 tsp Ginger, ground
1/2 tsp Hot pepper (chili) flakes (optional)
2 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, drained (rinsed)
1 can (13.5oz) Coconut milk, reduced fat
1 can(28oz) Crushed tomatoes canned (or tomato pasatta - low-sodium)
1 can(s) (16 oz) Diced tomatoes, canned (reduced sodium, if possible)
10 cup Baby spinach (fresh; or greens of choice)

Instructions


  1. Cook rice according to package instructions, about 10-15 minutes.
  2. While the rice is cooking, heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once warm, add the chopped onions and the minced garlic and saute until golden brown (about 1 minute).
  3. Add the chickpeas, tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, and ginger, and cook for an additional 4 minutes. 
  4. Once the curry mixture begins to bubble, add the coconut milk and cook for another 4 minutes.
  5. Add the washed fresh spinach, stir well, and cover for 1 minute to allow the spinach to wilt.
  6. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.

Notes:

Quick Tips:

  • The spinach can be swapped with kale, swiss chard, or greens of your choice.
  • Storage: Freeze (without the rice) for up to 3 months, or store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Time Savers:
    • Pre-cook rice the night before and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Invest in a garlic press, or purchase a jar of pre-minced garlic from the grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 520
Calories from fat 135
Calories from saturated fat 69
Total Fat 15.0 g
Saturated Fat 7.7 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.2 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 704 mg
Potassium 1252 mg
Total Carbohydrate 85 g
Dietary Fiber 15.8 g
Sugars 13.7 g
Protein 19.1 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 1.3
Meat Alternative 0.8
Vegetables 4.6

Energy sources


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