The Healthiest Sweet Potato Curry
Experience comfort in a bowl with *The Healthiest Sweet Potato Curry*, a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish that's both hearty and flavorful. This vibrant vegan curry combines tender sweet potatoes, protein-rich chickpeas, and fresh spinach in a luscious, spiced coconut milk base infused with turmeric, cumin, and ginger. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot recipe is as easy to make as it is satisfying, offering a perfect blend of warmth and creaminess. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a zingy squeeze of lime, this immune-boosting curry makes an ideal weeknight dinner or meal prep staple. Serve it over fluffy rice, quinoa, or alongside warm naan for a nourishing, gluten-free meal that's brimming with bold flavors and wholesome goodness.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1.5 teaspoons curry powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 cups spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 1 piece lime
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Set aside.
Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Dice the onion and sauté in the pot for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Add both to the pot and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, curry powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
Add the sweet potatoes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
Stir in the cooked chickpeas and spinach leaves. Cook for another 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice before serving.
Serve hot with cooked rice, quinoa, or naan bread on the side for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.8 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.7 g | 314% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4224 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.4 g | ||
| Protein | 21.8 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2366 mg | 50% | |
*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.
