Chickpea and Spinach Curry: A High-Protein Vegetarian Recipe for Muscle Building
Chickpea and Spinach Curry
Ingredients
Core Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Ingredient Facts
Total Nutritional Information (per serving)
4 servings
Per serving:
- Calories:
- Protein:
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- Fat:
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Preparation and Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the Aromatics:
- olive oilchopped onionminced garlicginger5 minutes
2. Add the Spices:
- curry powderground cuminturmericpaprikacayenne pepper1-2 minutes
3. Add Chickpeas and Tomatoes:
- drained chickpeasdiced tomatoes3-4 minutes
4. Add Coconut Milk:
- coconut milk10-12 minutes
5. Incorporate the Spinach:
- fresh spinach3-5 minutessalt and pepper
6. Adjust Flavor and Garnish:
- juice of 1 limefresh cilantro
7. Serve:
- Chickpea and Spinach Currybrown ricequinoayogurt
Serving Suggestions
- With Brown Rice or Quinoa:
- As a Wrap Filling:
- Side of Naan:
- As a Salad Topping:
Cooking Tips
- Use Full-Fat Coconut Milk:
- Increase Spice Levels:cayenne pepper
- Customize the Vegetables:sweet potatoescarrotsbell peppers
- Meal Prep:4 days3 months
Conclusion
Chickpea and Spinach Curry