One-Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
Nothing screams cozy winter meal quite like curry and this plant-based chickpea curry is loaded with flavour, spice, protein, and fiber! Enjoy as a diabetes-friendly weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 345.2kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 medium carrot chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp coriander ground
- ½ tsp turmeric ground
- ½ tsp red chili flakes optional
- ½ tsp pepper ground
- ¼ tsp salt
- 14 oz tomato canned, diced
- 14 oz coconut milk canned, lite
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 15 oz chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
For serving
- rice
- cilantro
Notes
- Note that rice is not included in the nutrient analysis.
Instructions
- To a large skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and carrot and sauté for 5 minutes or until soft and fragrant.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 small onion, 1 medium carrot
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and red bell pepper and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 red bell pepper
- Mix in curry powder, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, chili fakes (optional), salt, and pepper.1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chili flakes, ½ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp salt
- Pour in diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and lime zest. Stir together and bring mixture to a gentle simmer.14 oz tomato, 14 oz coconut milk, 1 tsp lime zest
- Add the chickpeas to the pan and stir to combine with the rest of the sauce.15 oz chickpeas
- Bring heat to low and let the chickpea curry simmer for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve with brown rice and garnish with cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime.rice, cilantro
Cooking Tips
- Spice Adjustments: Feel free to adjust the level of spices and chili flakes according to your taste preferences for more or less heat.
- Simmering: Letting the curry simmer for 15-20 minutes allows the flavours to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
- Serving Suggestions: While rice is a common accompaniment, for a lower-carb option, consider serving with cauliflower rice or alongside a side salad.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
One-Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
345.2
% Daily Value*
Fat
13.6
g
21
%
Saturated Fat
7.5
g
47
%
Sodium
264.9
mg
12
%
Potassium
717.4
mg
20
%
Carbohydrates
45.2
g
15
%
Fiber
11.7
g
49
%
Sugar
10.7
g
12
%
Protein
11.5
g
23
%
Vitamin C
52.9
mg
64
%
Calcium
118.7
mg
12
%
Iron
5.4
mg
30
%
Magnesium
80
mg
20
%
Zinc
2.1
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.