Indian Chickpea and Spinach Bowl

Indian Chickpea and Spinach Bowl

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Indian · 35 min · Beans · vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free

348 cal 15g protein 45g carbs 12g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) Canned chickpeas
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 medium Tomatoes
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1-inch piece Ginger
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk
  • various, approx. 2 tbsp total Indian spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala)
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil (vegetable or mustard)
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 Lemon

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute. Stir in spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala) and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
  3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Drain and rinse chickpeas; add them to the skillet. Stir well to coat with spices and cook for 5 minutes to heat through.
  5. Pour in coconut milk; simmer for 10 minutes until flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Add fresh spinach; cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Squeeze lemon juice over the bowl for brightness. Serve hot, garnished with extra lemon if desired.

Auto-generated recipe; nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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