Creamy Chickpea and Greens Curry
Ingredients
- 3 chopped cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric chopped (optional)
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can organic chickpeas
- 4 cups chopped greens (such as power greens or baby spinach)
- 1 cup plant milk
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch of crushed red pepper
- sea salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
Sauté on medium heat 3 chopped cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh ginger chopped, 1 teaspoon fresh turmeric chopped (you may omit if unavailable and add extra 1 teaspoon dry when adding dry spices), and 1/2 diced yellow onion in 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil until onions are browning.
Add 1 can of organic chickpeas and 4 cups of finely chopped greens of choice, and cook for 2 minutes until all greens have wilted.
Add 1 cup plant milk and 2 teaspoons tomato paste, and bring to a boil.
Add 1 tablespoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, a pinch of crushed red pepper, sea salt, and ground black pepper.
Let simmer for 5 minutes and stir well to incorporate all spices.
Notes
Serve with jasmine rice and roasted baby bell peppers.
Fresh turmeric is optional; if omitted, add an extra teaspoon of turmeric powder with the dry spices.
Use preferred greens such as power greens mix or baby spinach.