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Vegan Cashew Chickpea Curry

Inspired by a friend, this Indian-style cashew chickpea curry recipe is easy, cozy, healthy, and full of flavor and vegan protein.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Amanda

Equipment

  • large non-stick skillet
  • potato masher (or you can use the back of a fork)

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger minced
  • ½ yellow, red, or white onion diced
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained
  • ¼ cup fresh or canned tomatoes diced
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • chopped cashews

Instructions

  • Lightly spray a large non-stick skillet and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger on medium heat until onions are translucent. Add bay leaves
  • Add kidney beans, chickpeas, tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow to cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add vegetable broth, garam masala, and salt. Allow mixture to boil on medium heat for 5 minutes
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher or back of a fork, gently mash beans until desired consistency and mix in spinach.
  • Remove bay leaves, top with cashews, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 788mg | Potassium: 402mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 4mg

*Nutrition Facts are an estimate only. Differences are expected when making substitutions for any ingredient or when different brands are used.

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