Curried Chickpeas Slow Cooker Version 4 0
Elevate your weeknight dinners with the rich and comforting flavors of the Curried Chickpeas Slow Cooker Version 4.0. This vegan, one-pot wonder combines tender chickpeas, creamy coconut milk, and a medley of bold spices like curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, all slow-cooked to perfection for a hassle-free, flavor-packed meal. With a hint of fresh ginger and optional cayenne for a gentle heat, this dish delivers a warm, aromatic punch that’s perfect for any curry lover. Let your slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy minimal prep and clean-up. Served with steamed rice or pillowy naan, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this easy recipe will quickly become a go-to for hearty, plant-based comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups Diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 1 cup Coconut milk (unsweetened, full-fat)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons Curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan (for serving, optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger.
2. In the slow cooker, combine the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
3. Add the spices: curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth, ensuring the chickpea mixture is well-coated and slightly submerged.
5. Stir all the ingredients together until thoroughly mixed.
6. Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 6 hours, or until the flavors meld and the chickpeas are tender. Stir occasionally, if possible.
7. Once cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning with extra salt or spices, if needed.
8. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside cooked rice or naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.7 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 8781 mg | 382% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.4 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.0 g | 232% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.0 g | ||
| Protein | 72.6 g | 145% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 636 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 29.0 mg | 161% | |
| Potassium | 4491 mg | 96% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
