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Easy • Vegetarian

Golden Curried Chickpea & Spinach Skillet

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian skillet meal featuring protein-packed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and warming curry spices.

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
2
Level
Easy
Golden Curried Chickpea & Spinach Skillet

Looking for a plant-powered meal that's bursting with flavor and comes together in a flash? This Golden Curried Chickpea & Spinach Skillet is your new go-to! It's a delightful blend of tender chickpeas, vibrant spinach, and aromatic curry spices, creating a wholesome and satisfying dish that's perfect for a light lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

Yield: 2 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (canned, not refrigerated carton)
  • 4-5 oz fresh spinach
  • Juice of 1/2 lime or lemon
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish (optional)
  • Cooked rice or naan bread for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-5 minutes until softened and translucent.

  2. Step 2

    Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, stirring constantly for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

  3. Step 3

    Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the skillet. Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk. Stir well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.

  4. Step 4

    Add the fresh spinach to the skillet in batches if necessary. Stir until the spinach wilts down, which should only take 1-2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat. Stir in the lime or lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired, and alongside cooked rice or with warm naan bread.

Tips

  • Don't skip toasting the spices; it really brings out their fragrant aroma and deepens the flavor of the dish.
  • If you like a creamier texture, you can mash a small portion of the chickpeas against the side of the skillet.
  • Adjust the amount of curry powder and red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.

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