Published 3/1/2021
One Pot Meal!
What’s better than a delicious meal that takes as little as 30 minutes to make? A meal that only requires one pot! This one pot chickpea curry is one of our favorite meals of all time for so many reasons:
It is packed with so many vegetablesYou get 8g of protein per serving and there is NO meatThe flavor of this dish is out of this worldYou truly only need one pot to prep and cook this dish from start to finish
You just can’t beat the connivence of throwing everything for one meal in a skillet, let it cook, and then ENJOY!
Chickpea Curry — What You Need
Veggies
Chickpeas: A veggie protein powerhouse! Plus, they add great flavor. You’ll need TWO cans of chickpeas for this recipe. Kale: Kale is a hearty vegetable that packs in the antioxidants, vitamin C. Oh, and its one of the most nutrient dense foods in the world! Garlic: Garlic is another nutrient dense food, and packs vitamins B6, C and fiber! Red Peppers: Not only do red peppers pack nearly 200% of your daily vitamin C, but they’re also a great source of vitamin B6 and folate. Onions: Not only do onions add an amazing savory flavor, but they’ve got fiber, folic acid, and vitamin B. Diced Tomatoes: The diced tomatoes in this curry add delicious rich flavor as well as the antioxidant lycopene.
Curry Sauce
Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is definitely the star of the sauce for this chickpea curry. When making any kind of Thai curry, we always recommend using full-fat coconut milk. Yes, that means there are more fat and calories in the recipe, but the flavor is so much better. I promise you’ll love it! Curry Seasonings: The curry flavor for this chickpea curry really comes to life with help from the garam masala, curry powder, tomato past and red pepper flakes. You’re going to get a lot of your flavor from this combination! Ginger: Feel free to either use freshly grated ginger or ginger paste from a tube. This is what we use and keep on hand at all times! Vegetable Broth: The broth will help thin out your sauce to the perfect texture, and enhance the delicious vegetable flavors of this dish. Lime Juice: Every curry deserves citrus and when it comes to this curry, lime juice is your girl.
How to Make Chickpea Curry
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions.
Preheat & Prep
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium/high heat. When the olive oil is fragrant, add garlic, onion, ginger, and dash of salt. Sauté for 3-5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Bring Sauce to A Boil
Next, add: Bonus if your dutch oven or pot has a lid and you can store the entire thing in the fridge for leftovers!
coconut milkvegetable brothdiced tomatoestomato paste garam masalacurry powderred pepper flakesdash of salt
Mix everything to combine, and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
Let Simmer
Once boiling, add red pepper and garbanzo beans and turn the heat down to low/medium. Let everything simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in Kale
Finally, add in kale and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve over your favorite grain with a fresh squeeze of lime juice.
Quick and easy swaps:
Kale –> Spinach Red bell pepper –> Any color bell pepper Yellow onion –> Any color onion
Grain Pairings for Curry
We served this chickpea curry with white jasmine rice, but it would also be absolutely delish with:
Short grain white riceShort or long grain brown riceWhite quinoaCauliflower rice
Storage Instructions
Store this chickpea curry in the refrigerator for up to 5 days in an air-tight container.
Can I freeze it?
Freezing this chickpea curry is super simple. Let your meal cool completely. Then, transfer into a freezer-safe container. Remove as much air as possible, and then seal. Freeze for up to 3 months.
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