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Chickpea Coconut Curry
345 CaloriesDinner

Chickpea Coconut Curry

A creamy, comforting chickpea curry made with aromatic spices, rich crushed tomatoes, and light coconut milk, finished with fresh baby spinach.

4.8
30 min
14g Protein

Ingredients

3 servings
  • 2 cansChickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14 oz)Lite coconut milk
  • 1 can (14 oz)Crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cupsFresh baby spinach
  • 1 mediumYellow onion, chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1.5 tbspCurry powder
  • 1 tbspFresh ginger, grated

Instructions

1

Step 1

In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger with a splash of water or oil until soft, about 4 minutes.

2

Step 2

Add curry powder and stir constantly for 1 minute until highly fragrant.

3

Step 3

Pour in the chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and lite coconut milk. Bring to a boil.

4

Step 4

Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

5

Step 5

Remove from heat, stir in the baby spinach until it wilts, and serve.

Chef's Tips & Notes

Pro Tips

  • Using lite coconut milk instead of full-fat coconut milk saves around 300 calories per can.
  • Serve over cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb and low-calorie.
  • Add diced bell peppers or cauliflower florets to increase volume.

Storage

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Freezing

Curry freezes excellently for up to 3 months.

Meal Prep

Tastes even better the next day as the spices continue to infuse.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (3 servings total)

345
Calories
Protein14g
Carbs42g
Fat15g
Fiber11g