Heart-Healthy Chickpea Curry
Savor the warmth and nourishment of this Heart-Healthy Chickpea Curry, a vibrant dish that's as flavorful as it is packed with health benefits. Featuring protein-rich chickpeas, nutrient-dense spinach, and a fragrant blend of spices like turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon, this easy one-pot recipe is perfect for a wholesome weekday meal. Simmered in a light, low-sodium vegetable broth with zesty diced tomatoes, the curry is finished with a splash of lemon juice and garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness. Ready in just 45 minutes, this plant-based dish is low in saturated fat, heart-friendly, and perfect for vegans and vegetarians. Serve it over rice or with your favorite flatbread for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped Onion
- 3 minced Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon, grated Fresh ginger
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili powder
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes
- 1.5 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth
- 30 ounces Canned chickpeas
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup, chopped Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until it's translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, cinnamon stick, and chili powder. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas, then add them to the pan. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Remove from heat, discard the cinnamon stick, and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.5 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 4536 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.5 g | 173% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.6 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 662 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 19.6 mg | 109% | |
| Potassium | 3000 mg | 64% | |
*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.
