Spinach & Chickpea Curry Recipe Is a Vegetarian's Dream (25 Minutes) Indian Recipes Vegetarian Vegan Dinner Side Dishes Gluten-free Lunch Low Sodium Recipes

Flavor, flavor, flavor! That's what you get with this easy vegetarian and vegan chickpea and spinach curry recipe. This easy chickpea and spinach curry recipe is super easy to make and is on table in less than 30 minutes. Perfection for busy work and school nights.

To make this 20-minute gluten-free curry recipe you will need onion, garlic, fresh ginger, curry powder, garam masala, ground turmeric, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, chickpeas and baby spinach. Not only is this spinach and chickpea curry recipe easy, quick and delicious, but you get the health benefits of chickpeas, the health benefits of spinach, the health benefits of ginger, the health benefits of turmeric and the health benefits of garlic. 

Serve this flavorful chickpea curry over rice for an easy, delicious dinner. You could also serve it as a side dish with your favorite protein.

Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
• 15 ounces (1 can) coconut milk
• 30 ounces (2 cans) chickpeas, drained 
• 5 ounces baby spinach

Recipe Notes

• You could use kale or your favorite greens instead of spinach.

• If you don't have fresh ginger, use ground ginger or frozen ginger cubes.

Here's how to make it:

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onions until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add the curry powder, garam masala and turmeric. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. 
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and coconut milk. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
4. Add the chickpeas. Bring to a simmer and cook about 10 minutes.
5. Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

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