Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry
This hearty, vibrant Sweet Potato Chickpea Curry is packed with nutritious ingredients and rich spices, making it a perfect comfort meal.
Cost: $6
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced adds base flavor
- 3 cloves garlic minced adds depth and aroma
- 1 ½ tablespoon fresh ginger minced (about 1-inch piece adds a zesty kick)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala Indian spice blend
- 2 teaspoon curry powder adds flavor base
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin adds warmth
- 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes or 3 fresh tomatoes diced adds acidity
- 3 ½ cups cooked chickpeas from 2 14 oz cans drained and rinsed
- 1 14 oz can coconut milk adds creaminess and richness
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed about ½-inch pieces softens to a melt-in-your-mouth texture
- 2 teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper adds heat and flavor
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice optional for added brightness
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
- Cooked brown rice for serving optional
- Vegan naan for serving optional
📋 Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add the garam masala, curry powder, and cumin to the pot. Let the spices toast with the aromatics for 30 seconds before stirring.
- Add the diced tomatoes and stir. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften and lose their shape.
- Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, sweet potato, salt, and pepper. Stir well and bring the curry to a simmer.
- Cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally.
- Add lime juice (if using) and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve the curry hot with brown rice or vegan naan, and garnish with cilantro.
📝 Notes
This warm and fragrant curry is perfect for meal prep, and it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 3 months.
🥗 Nutrition
Serving: 250g | Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1209mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 8146IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5mg