This hearty and flavorful chickpea and spinach curry is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients. Perfect as a weeknight dinner, it can be served with rice or naan. Here’s how to make it:
#### Ingredients
- **Olive Oil**: 2 tablespoons
- **Onion**: 1 medium, diced
- **Garlic**: 3 cloves, minced
- **Ground Cumin**: 1 teaspoon
- **Ground Coriander**: 1 teaspoon
- **Turmeric**: ½ teaspoon
- **Chili Flakes**: ½ teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- **Canned Chickpeas**: 2 (15-ounce) cans, drained and rinsed
- **Coconut Milk**: 1 (13-ounce) can
- **Canned Diced Tomatoes**: 1 (14.5-ounce) can or crushed tomatoes
- **Vegetable Broth**: ½ cup (optional, for a thinner curry)
- **Fresh Spinach**: 4 cups, roughly chopped (or baby spinach)
- **Lemon Juice**: 2 tablespoons
- **Salt and Pepper**: to taste
- **Fresh Cilantro**: for garnish (optional)
#### Instructions
1. **Sauté the Onions**:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about **4–5 minutes**, until softened.
2. **Add Garlic and Spices**:
- Stir in the minced garlic along with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili flakes. Cook for an additional **1–2 minutes**, stirring constantly until fragrant.
3. **Add Chickpeas and Tomatoes**:
- Stir in the chickpeas, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth (if using). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
4. **Simmer the Curry**:
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about **10–15 minutes**, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld together.
5. **Add Spinach**:
- Gradually add the chopped spinach, stirring until wilted. This should take about **2–3 minutes**.
6. **Finish with Lemon Juice**:
- Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. **Serve**:
- Ladle the curry into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Enjoy your delicious chickpea and spinach curry! This dish is not only easy to make but also vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Citations:
[1] https://thenewbaguette.com/chickpea-spinach-curry/
[2] https://vancouverwithlove.com/chickpea-spinach-curry/
[3] https://mygoodnesskitchen.com/walk-away-chickpea-tomato-and-spinach-curry-vegan/
[4] https://healthylivingjames.co.uk/10-min-chickpea-spinach-curry/
[5] https://plantyou.com/chickpea-spinach-curry/
[6] https://thehappyfoodie.co.uk/recipes/meera-sodhas-spinach-tomato-and-chickpea-curry/
[7] https://www.thefieryvegetarian.com/chickpea-spinach-curry/
[8] https://pinchofyum.com/chickpea-curry
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