Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

A quick, flavorful, and nutritious Indian-inspired curry that's perfect for dinner. This dish combines protein-rich chickpeas with fresh spinach and aromatic spices to create a delightful meal.

Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Nutrition Information Per Serving

284g
Calories
10g
Protein
42g
Carbs
10g
Fat
11g
Fiber

Spicy Chickpea and Spinach Curry

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Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Yields4 servings
Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Cooked rice or naan for serving

Preparation

  • 1.

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  • 2.

    Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent (about 5 minutes).

  • 3.

    Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute until fragrant.

  • 4.

    Add the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly to release the spices' flavors.

  • 5.

    Add the diced tomatoes (with juice) and cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken slightly.

  • 6.

    Stir in the chickpeas and chopped spinach. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the spinach has wilted and the chickpeas are heated through.

  • 7.

    Season with salt to taste.

  • 8.

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro alongside cooked rice or naan.

Complete Nutrition Information

Macronutrients

Fiber:11g
Sugar:4g
Added Sugar:0g
Saturated Fat:1g
Trans Fat:0g
Cholesterol:0mg
Sodium:300mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A:1000mcg
Vitamin C:20mg
Vitamin D:0mcg
Vitamin E:1mg
Vitamin K:200mcg
Thiamin (B1):0.2mg
Riboflavin (B2):0.1mg
Niacin (B3):2mg
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
Folate:70mcg
Vitamin B12:0mcg

Minerals

Calcium:60mg
Iron:3mg
Magnesium:40mg
Phosphorus:130mg
Potassium:600mg
Zinc:1mg
Copper:0.3mg
Manganese:0.5mg
Selenium:6mcg

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