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Chickpea curry spinach on white plate served with brown rice.
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Chickpea Curry Spinach

This simple chickpea curry spinach dish served with brown rice comes together in 30 minutes. It's a healthy weeknight meal full of plant-protein, chopped spinach, and a rich tomato curry sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Alison Corey

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ cup vegetable stock
  • 8 oz fresh spinach or 4 oz of frozen spinach
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes 1 can
  • 30 oz chickpeas 2 cans (drained and rinsed)
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro for serving
  • 3 cups cooked brown rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil, diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the spices including the curry powder, salt, cayenne, and paprika. Stir to combine and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add the vegetable stock, and fresh spinach. Stir until spinach wilts. 
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, and the drained and rinsed chickpeas. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  • Serve with a side of brown rice, and top with fresh chopped cilantro.

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Notes

  • Allow the spices to sauté with the onions for a minute or two to help incorporate their flavor into the base of the curry.
  • Use ginger paste if you don't have fresh ginger.
  • If you don't have yellow curry powder, you can use a garam masala spice mix.
  • If you choose to use frozen spinach, make sure it is thawed, and that you squeeze all the extra water out of the spinach before adding it to the pot. If not, the frozen spinach will water down the curry sauce.
  • Will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, and will freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 980mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3933IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 7mg