Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Ingredients
The base
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2
tablespoons
extra-virgin olive oil
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1
medium
yellow onion, peeled and diced
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3
cups
baby spinach, chopped kale or chard
-
3-4
cloves
garlic, peeled and minced
-
1
inch piece
fresh ginger, peeled and minced
The spices
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2
tablespoons
garam masala
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2
teaspoons
kosher or sea salt
-
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
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¼
teaspoon
ground cayenne pepper
The main ingredients
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2
15-ounce cans
chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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1
15-ounce can
fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
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½-1
cup
unsalted vegetable stock
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¾
cup
full fat canned coconut milk
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2
tablespoons
peanut butter
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1
medium
lime, zest and juice
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1 ½
tablespoons
honey
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½
cup
fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, divided
For serving
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2
cups
cooked brown rice or quinoa
-
½
cup
chopped peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or stock pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add the greens, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until the greens are wilted.
- Stir in the garam masala, salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable broth, then increase heat to medium-high and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in coconut milk, peanut butter, lime zest and juice, honey, and half of the cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve over quinoa or brown rice and top with peanuts or cashews.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6
Calories
401
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
42g
Total protein
13g
Sodium
524mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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