Description
Spinach & Chickpea Curry Recipe is creamy, spiced, and hearty—a comforting one-pan dish packed with flavor, greens, and plant-based protein.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
Spices
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Canned & Fresh Produce
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 4 cups fresh spinach
For Seasoning & Serving
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until the mixture is fragrant and the onion is softened.
- Add the spices: Sprinkle in the curry powder and ground cumin. Stir constantly for about 1 minute until the spices bloom and become aromatic, infusing the oil and aromatics with flavor.
- Simmer with chickpeas and tomatoes: Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and coconut milk to the pan. Stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, so the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld.
- Add spinach and season: Stir in the fresh spinach, letting it wilt into the curry for 2–3 minutes. Season the curry with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Finish and serve: Spoon the hot curry into bowls. Top with fresh cilantro. Serve immediately, paired with steamed rice or warm naan for a complete meal.
Notes
- If you prefer, use baby spinach for extra tenderness.
- Feel free to swap in kale or Swiss chard for spinach, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne or chopped fresh chilies with the spices.
- This recipe is great for meal prep—the flavors improve as it sits.
- Canned coconut milk yields the creamiest result; avoid ‘lite’ if you want extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg