Thursday 9 April 2015

Vegan Chickpea and Tomato Curry


Chickpeas are a great option for vegetarians or vegans who are looking for a good source of protein. The many health benefits of chickpeas make it a great option to add to a meal. I personally don't think chickpeas taste great on their own, as they don't have a lot of flavour. But the good news is there are lots of options and ways of incorporating chickpeas into your diet without them tasting too bland!





This recipe is packed full of nutrition. Don't be put off by the lengthy amount of ingredients. It only looks long because of the spices that are used! ;) Once you start making it, it is really easy. You only need one pot!





Vegan Chickpea and Tomato Curry Recipe


Serves approx 4

Ingredients
1 T coconut oil
1 onion sliced
2 cloves crushed garlic
Approx 3 cm of ginger
1 t ground cumin
2 t ground coriander
1 t tumeric
1 pinch chilli powder

4 (large) or 6 (small) tomatoes roughly chopped (you could use 1 can of tomatoes)
1/2 cup red lentils
3/4 cup coconut cream
1 can of chickpeas (drained)
1/2 head of chopped broccoli
a good handful of spinach

Salt and pepper to season
sesame seeds to garnish


Method

Sweat, garlic, onion, ginger and spices in oil in a large pot until onion is slightly softened.

Add chopped tomatoes and slightly simmer for 10 minutes to let the tomatoes thin out.

Add lentils, coconut cream and broccoli. Continue to simmer until broccoli is tender.

Add drained chickpeas and spinach. Cook out for 5mins

Season with salt and pepper. Served garnished with sesame seeds. Can be served with rice if you wish :)





Enjoy! 

Brit :)

4 comments:

  1. I will definitely try out this sooo inviting recipe! Thanks for sharing!
    xx Elisa
    www.francinesplacediy.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Elisa! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did! :) xx

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  2. This looks like an interesting new way to prepare chickpeas (so I've copied and saved the recipe). I've been using them in hummus and sometimes mashed with rice and herbs into little patties that are baked and used in place of meat in spaghetti sauce.

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    1. Thanks Gary! Hummus is a great way to use chickpeas! What a great idea to mash them into patties! Very clever! I'll have to remember that one thanks! :)

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