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A bowl of potato curry with chickpeas, topped with fresh cilantro and served with rice and lime wedges.

Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas

Sweet Potato Curry with Chickpeas, flavorful one-pot curry packed with sweet potatoes, chickpeas, and spinach, perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Indian, Vegan
Calories: 335
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For sautéing
  • 3 large cloves garlic minced Adds aroma
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced Gives a zesty flavor
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste Vegan friendly for a rich flavor
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric Adds warmth and color
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and chopped into ½-inch chunks Natural sweetness and texture
  • 13.5 ounces full-fat coconut milk Rich and creamy base
  • ½ cup water To adjust the consistency
  • 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed Protein-packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt For seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper Adds mild heat
  • 4 cups baby spinach or kale (Leafy greens for added nutrition)
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar Optional, for a hint of sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice Brightens the curry
For Serving:
  • Cooked rice To complement the curry
  • Chopped fresh cilantro or basil Adds freshness and color

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the garlic and ginger and sauté, stirring often, for 1-2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the red curry paste and turmeric, then pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir well to combine and scrape any bits stuck to the pan.
  3. Add the sweet potatoes, chickpeas, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  4. Stir in the baby spinach, sugar (if using), and lime juice. Cook until the spinach has wilted, then remove from heat. Serve the curry over cooked rice, topped with cilantro or basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 8gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 782mgPotassium: 756mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 16509IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Customize this dish with your choice of greens or substitute chickpeas with cauliflower or broccoli. Serve it with rice and fresh herbs for extra flavor!

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