Chickpeas and Spinach Curry
Enjoy this creamy and flavorful Curry Spinach Chickpeas made with Trader Joe’s Greek chickpeas, fresh spinach, basil, and a touch of curry powder. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal!
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil you can also substitute with avocado oil
- ½ cup onion chopped, you can use white or red onion
- ½ cup celery stalks chopped
- 1 handful basil leaves fresh
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
- ½ cup tomato sauce any tomato sauce will work here
- ½ cup water
- 9.88 oz canned chickpeas 9.88 oz Trader Joe’s Greek Chickpeas with Parsley and Cumin – you can also use other canned or dried chickpeas (just be sure to cook them first!), but this recipe tastes amazing with this specific brand
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 handful spinach chopped
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pan, heat 2 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, salt, and pepper, and fresh basil leaves. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and water. Stir everything together and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Drain the can of Greek Chickpeas and add them to the pan. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Stir in the heavy cream, and chopped spinach. Let the mixture cook until the spinach wilts and everything is well combined, about 3 minutes.
- Serve it with rice, quinoa, naan, or flatbread to make a complete meal.
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Notes
- Refer to the post above for video instructions and other useful information.
- Nutrition information is an estimate and will depend on your specific ingredients.
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook them until soft before adding to the recipe.
- Replace the heavy cream with coconut milk or any plant-based cream for a vegan version.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free. Just make sure all ingredients (like the tomato sauce) are labeled gluten-free.
- Quick tip: For a creamier texture, just mash some of the chickpeas with the back of a spoon while it’s cooking. This will make the curry thicker without needing extra ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1826IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 2mg
