Coconut Curry

This Coconut Curry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Perfectly balanced, it's a comforting meal that is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
• Yellow onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut milk - 400 ml (1 can)
• Vegetable broth - 200 ml
• Chickpeas - 1 cup, canned or cooked
• Fresh spinach - 2 cups, roughly chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium heat until melted.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Stir in the sliced red bell pepper, carrot, and zucchini. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
4. Sprinkle in the curry powder and stir well to coat the vegetables, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the chickpeas and chopped spinach to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the curry is heated through.
7. Season with lime juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 380
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from vegetables and spices.
• Provides healthy fats from coconut milk, beneficial for heart health.

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