Spinach & chickpea curry

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
100%
Spinach & chickpea curry
20 min.
4
397kcal

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Are you looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than this vibrant Spinach & Chickpea Curry! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only packed with flavors but also loaded with health benefits. With a remarkable health score of 100, it’s a recipe that makes you feel good inside and out.

This easy-to-make curry features a delightful blend of mild curry paste, sautéed onions, and juicy cherry tomatoes, forming a luscious base that complements the protein-rich chickpeas beautifully. The addition of fresh baby spinach adds a pop of color and a wealth of nutrients, making this dish as healthy as it is flavorful.

Whether you're a devoted vegetarian, a passionate vegan, or simply someone who appreciates wholesome meals, this curry checks all the boxes: it's vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Plus, it's ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or for impressing guests with minimal effort.

Serve your Spinach & Chickpea Curry over fluffy basmati rice to create a satisfying main dish that everyone will love. The combination of textures and flavors is sure to make this dish a new favorite in your culinary repertoire. Give it a try and enjoy a meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • tbsp curry paste 
  •  onion chopped
  • 400 cherry tomatoes canned
  • 800 garbanzo beans drained and rinsed canned
  • 250 baby spinach 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • servings rice 

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Heat the curry paste in a large non-stick frying pan. Once it starts to split, add the onion and cook for 2 mins to soften. Tip in the tomatoes and bubble for 5 mins or until the sauce has reduced.
  2. Add the chickpeas and some seasoning, then cook for 1 min more. Take off the heat, then tip in the spinach and allow the heat of the pan to wilt the leaves. Season, add the lemon juice, and serve with basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories397kcal
Protein16.06%
Fat11.41%
Carbs72.53%

Properties

Glycemic Index
40.13
Glycemic Load
30.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
33.533478114916%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.48mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
4.18mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
8.78mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:396.73kcal
19.84%
Fat:5.14g
7.91%
Saturated Fat:0.79g
4.94%
Carbohydrates:73.53g
24.51%
Net Carbohydrates:61.3g
22.29%
Sugar:4.6g
5.11%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:619.95mg
26.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.29g
32.57%
Vitamin K:304.83µg
290.32%
Vitamin A:7561.65IU
151.23%
Manganese:2.84mg
141.9%
Vitamin B6:1.26mg
62.85%
Vitamin C:44.68mg
54.16%
Fiber:12.23g
48.92%
Folate:193.9µg
48.48%
Magnesium:126.85mg
31.71%
Iron:5.46mg
30.32%
Copper:0.57mg
28.74%
Phosphorus:279.8mg
27.98%
Potassium:951.66mg
27.19%
Selenium:12.21µg
17.45%
Calcium:172.8mg
17.28%
Zinc:2.4mg
16.01%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.97%
Vitamin B5:1.27mg
12.73%
Vitamin E:1.89mg
12.6%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.8%
Vitamin B3:2.02mg
10.08%