Quick Chickpea And Spinach Coconut Curry
A vibrant, creamy plant-based curry that comes together in one pot for a nutritious weeknight meal.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15oz) Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14oz) Full-fat coconut milk
- 5 ounces Fresh baby spinach
- 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Yellow curry powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 to taste Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the curry powder and turmeric, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
- 5
Pour in the chickpeas, coconut milk, and vegetable broth, stirring to combine.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- 7
Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time until it is completely wilted into the curry.
- 8
Remove from heat, stir in the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper before serving over rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
345
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 9 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 620 mg |
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