Don’t be fooled by the long list of ingredients, this wonderful Chickpea Masala is actually incredibly simple to prepare and unbelievably flavorful as well. It also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
Yield: 4
Chickpea Masala
Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients, this dish is actually incredibly simple to prepare and unbelievably flavorful as well. It also happens to be gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. It can be enjoyed immediately with rice or stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It also freezes beautifully so go ahead and double the recipe to freeze some for later.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red chili pepper, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- 1 28-oz can tomato
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges for serving
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the red onion and red pepper and cook until they have softened and begin to brown, about 15 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, chili and chopped cilantro stalks. Cook until they become fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the spices and ground almonds and cook for another 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes, broth and coconut milk. Using an immersion blender, carefully puree the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chickpeas and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until cooked to your liking. Add the spinach and cook until it has wilted. Garnish with cilantro leaves and lemon wedges.
- Serve immediately topped with the cilantro or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 346Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 636mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 14gSugar: 14gProtein: 14g
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