Description
Steph’s Chickpea Curry with Spinach and Rice is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines creamy coconut milk, savory curry paste, protein-packed chickpeas, and nutritious spinach. It’s served over fragrant jasmine rice for a complete and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (more to taste)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste (Maesri or Thai Kitchen brand)
- 14-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
Additional Ingredients:
- 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2–3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice, uncooked
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat avocado oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and curry paste until softened and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add liquid ingredients: Stir in brown sugar, coconut milk, and soy sauce. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine remaining ingredients: Add chickpeas, spinach, and cilantro. Cook until heated through and spinach is wilted. Mash chickpeas slightly for a creamier texture.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust flavors as needed. Serve the curry over rice, garnished with chili crisp and cilantro.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lime juice or extra ginger and lemongrass.
- Pair the curry with a side of pickled cucumber salad for a refreshing contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chickpea Curry, Spinach Curry, Coconut Curry, Vegetarian Curry, Thai Curry
