Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry

Name: Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 30 oz canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed; 14 oz full-fat coconut milk; 14 oz canned diced tomatoes; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (check for vegan label); 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 4 cups baby spinach; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 cups cooked jasmine rice

Creamy Thai-inspired coconut curry packed with tender chickpeas, wilted spinach, and warming aromatics. Ready in under 30 minutes and rich enough to satisfy.

30 minEasyServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

30 oz canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed
14 oz full-fat coconut milk
14 oz canned diced tomatoes
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (check for vegan label)
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
4 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 cups cooked jasmine rice

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-6 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
2

Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (check for vegan label), 1/2 tsp ground coriander, and 1/2 tsp ground turmeric. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3

Add 30 oz drained, rinsed canned chickpeas, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, and 14 oz full-fat coconut milk. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
4

Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
5

Stir in 4 cups baby spinach in batches and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
6

Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and season with 1 tsp salt to taste.
7

Serve over 4 cups cooked jasmine rice, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

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Questions

How long does Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry take?

As written, 30 minutes: 10 of prep and 20 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 4 (12 minutes): "Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together."

What should Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the sauce thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

What can I use instead of curry paste in Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry?

The entry for Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry calls for 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (check for vegan label). In its place: Another color of Thai curry paste works, with a shift in heat and flavor. In a pinch, bloom curry powder in the oil with minced garlic, ginger and a little lime zest.

Can I use dried beans instead of canned in Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry?

Yes. One 15-ounce can is about one and a half cups of cooked beans, which comes from a generous half cup dried. Soak them overnight and simmer until tender before you start the recipe. As written, the entry for Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry uses 30 oz canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed.

Is Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry comes from 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (check for vegan label). For a milder plate, start with half the curry paste and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 410 calories, with 16 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 380 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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