Vegetarian Splendor Chickpea Curry

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This is a rich dish packed full of flavor - even carnivores will not miss the meat. Serve over pearl couscous or rice. Add a splash of cream or coconut milk before serving if desired.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

  • 3 whole cloves

  • 1 white onion, halved and thinly sliced

  • 3 ounces tomato paste

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder

  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

  • 1 tablespoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 pinch ground allspice

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 3 cups warm water, or as needed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained

  • red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and cloves; saute until cumin seeds swell, about 30 seconds. Discard cloves. Add onion to the pot and saute until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.

  2. Combine tomato paste, curry powder, flour, turmeric, garlic powder, ginger, basil, allspice, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in 1 cup warm water.

  3. Pour tomato mixture over onion in the pot; stir until combined and thick. Stir in additional water until curry reaches a saucy consistency. Stir in garbanzo beans and bell pepper. Reduce heat and simmer curry, 5 minutes. Add green beans and peas; season with rice wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Simmer curry, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Add additional water if curry appears too thick.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger for the ground ginger if preferred. Use fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder if desired.

Substitute potato or rice flour for the all-purpose flour if preferred.

Use frozen green beans instead of fresh if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
9g Fat
38g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 511mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 10g 36%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 109mg 8%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 699mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.