Description
Make this Sweet Potato & Chickpea Curry for a warm, satisfying, and simple vegan lunch. It brings comfort to your busy day.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the diced sweet potato, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
- Remove the lid for the last 5 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This curry tastes even better the next day.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper amount based on how much heat you enjoy.
- For a thicker curry, mash a few pieces of sweet potato against the side of the pot.
- Feel free to add a handful of spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 450
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 350mg (variable)
- Fat: Approx. 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: Data not provided
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg