Description
Spicy chickpea curry with spinach delivers hearty Mediterranean flavors in one comforting bowl. Fragrant spices and tender chickpeas nestled over fluffy rice create a delicious meal perfect for hungry souls seeking global culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 (14 oz / 400 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 ½ tbsps red curry paste
- 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil)
- 1 ½ tbsps soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Juice of ½ lime (optional)
- 1 ½ cups uncooked jasmine rice (or rice of choice), cooked according to package instructions
- Extra cilantro or chili crisp (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Rice Preparation: Craft jasmine rice following package guidelines for optimal texture and flavor.
- Aromatic Foundation: Warm oil in a spacious skillet, introduce minced garlic and vibrant red curry paste, sautéing until an enticing fragrance emerges and ingredients meld harmoniously.
- Liquid Symphony: Incorporate brown sugar, silky coconut milk, and umami-rich soy sauce, gently coaxing the mixture into a delicate simmer to develop complex flavor profiles.
- Protein and Green Integration: Introduce hearty chickpeas, allowing them to luxuriate and absorb the surrounding curry essence. Fold in fresh spinach, permitting the leaves to gracefully wilt and intertwine with the sauce.
- Final Flourish: Elevate the dish with freshly chopped cilantro and a bright lime juice splash. Present the aromatic curry atop the prepared rice, optionally garnishing with additional cilantro or a zingy chili crisp for enhanced sensory experience.
Notes
- Adjust red curry paste amount to control heat level, starting with less and gradually adding more for personalized spiciness.
- Add spinach at the very end and remove from heat quickly to maintain vibrant green color and nutrient retention.
- Drain and rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly to remove excess sodium and improve texture and digestibility.
- Toast curry paste in oil for an extra minute before adding liquid ingredients to develop richer, more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg