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Easy • Vegetarian

Simple Chickpea & Spinach Curry

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian curry, ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a healthy and quick dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Simple Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Looking for a plant-powered meal that’s both comforting and quick? This Simple Chickpea & Spinach Curry is your answer! It’s packed with warming spices, hearty chickpeas, and tender spinach, all swimming in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Plus, it comes together in under 30 minutes, making it a weeknight superstar!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional, but recommended)
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice or naan bread, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger (if using) and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until aromatic.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer, then add the rinsed and drained chickpeas.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt down before adding more. Cook until all the spinach has wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  7. Step 7

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot over cooked rice or with warm naan bread.

Tips

  • A squeeze of fresh lime juice at the end can really brighten up the flavors of this curry.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like diced bell peppers or cauliflower florets along with the onions for extra nutrition.

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