Vegetable and Chickpea Curry with Potatoes

This Vegetable and Chickpea Curry with Potatoes is a delightful, hearty dish perfect for a late-night meal, combining wholesome ingredients with aromatic spices. It’s rich in flavor and nutrients, ensuring a satisfying and healthy option for midnight cravings.

Vegetable and Chickpea Curry with Potatoes
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
380 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas - 1 can (400g), drained and rinsed
  • Potatoes - 2 medium (about 300g), diced
  • Carrot - 1 large (about 150g), diced
  • Bell pepper - 1 medium (about 150g), diced
  • Spinach - 100g, fresh or frozen
  • Coconut milk - 200ml
  • Vegetable broth - 200ml
  • Onion - 1 medium, chopped
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 inch, minced
  • Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and carrot to the pot, stirring well. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
  3. Stir in the curry powder, and cook for an additional minute, letting the spices become fragrant.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the diced bell pepper and chickpeas, stirring to combine. Cover the pot and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the spinach, allowing it to wilt into the curry.
  7. Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 380
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Carbs: 60 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Total Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
  • High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
  • Contains healthy fats from coconut milk.
  • Packed with vitamins and minerals from a variety of vegetables.

Tags

AmericanHealthyMidnight