A hearty and flavorful spiced chickpea and spinach curry served with brown rice. This dish features tender chickpeas simmered in a fragrant blend of spices, tomatoes, and creamy coconut milk, paired with nutrient-rich spinach for a wholesome, satisfying meal.
Recipe by: Mayumi Tavalero
Cook Times
Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook10
Hands-Off Cook30
Passive0
Recipe Serving Size4
Cooking Tools Required
12-inch saute pan, Can Opener, Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Pot with lid, Sharp Knives, Spatula, Tongs, Top Stove
Ingredients
1/2cupbrown rice
15ouncecanned chickpeasdrained and rinsed
1tablespoonolive oil
1small onionfinely chopped
2clovegarlicminced
1teaspoonfresh gingergrated
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonground coriander
1/2teaspoonground turmeric
1cupcanned diced tomatoes
4cupfresh spinach
1/2cupcanned lite coconut milk
Optional:
1/2teaspoonchili powder
Optional for garnish:
1/4cupfresh cilantrochopped
Instructions
Cook the brown rice according to package directions.
Cook the Aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant (about 1 minute).
Add Spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds.
Simmer the Curry: Add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add Spinach: Stir in spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Divide the curry over cooked brown rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Reheating Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium power until heated through.