Chickpea Green Curry with Jasmine Rice

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas
• 2 tbsp green curry paste
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 3/4 cup uncooked jasmine rice
• 1 sliced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup drained bamboo shoots(optional)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 lime
• 2 tbsp chopped Thai basil or fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat and fry the green curry paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

4. 4

   Add chickpeas, bell pepper, and bamboo shoots; simmer 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Season with fish sauce and brown sugar; simmer 5 more minutes.

6. 6

   Finish with a squeeze of lime and fresh herbs.

7. 7

   Serve the curry over hot jasmine rice.