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Chickpea curry and white rice in a white bowl with a silver spoon.

Chickpea Curry

This cozy chickpea curry recipe is so delicious - it's a warming and hearty meal that's easy to make!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Wilson

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 1-inch piece ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green chili finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 cans (15-ounces each) chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable stock
  • 1 can (15-ounces) coconut milk
  • 3 cups packed baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Optional - serve with a garnish of soft herbs like cilantro or parsley

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot, add the onion and cook for 4 minutes or until it becomes translucent, stirring occasionally.
    Onions being cooked in a enameled skillet.
  • Add the ginger, garlic, and green chili to the pot and stir to combine for 30 seconds. Then add the salt and curry powder. Stir for 30 seconds to combine. 
    Onions, pepper, and spices cooking in a enameled pan.
  • Add the chickpeas and stir till they are coated in the spices as well. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    Chickpeas, onions, and spices cooking in an enameled pan.
  • Use the vegetable stock to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits you can.
    Stock, chickpeas, onions, and spices in a skillet.
  • Add coconut milk to the pot and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chickpeas are tender and the liquid has reduced. 
    Chickpea curry cooking in a large skillet.
  • Turn off the heat and add the spinach. Stir till the spinach wilts. 
    Chickpea curry with spinach stirred in.
  • Add the lime juice and any herbs and serve with rice or naan. 
    Chickpea curry and white rice in a white bowl with a silver spoon.

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Notes

Storage - save leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1484mg | Potassium: 1063mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 2326IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 11mg