Chickpea Peanut and Spinach Curry

We’ve reached Week 3 of our "Build and Bake Meals" series!

Today, we're spicing things up with a delicious baked curry. This dish is filling and packed with flavors that'll make your taste buds dance. 💃🏻

Today's Meal: Baked Chickpea, Peanut, and Spinach Curry

Enjoy the comforting blend of chickpeas and sweet potatoes in a creamy peanut butter and coconut milk sauce, all with a kick of curry spice. It’s a perfect meal for a chilly evening.

Check out this quick video that demonstrates how to prepare this recipe 👩‍🍳.

Serves: 4

🥣 Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tsp ginger, minced

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped

  • 2 cups spinach, chopped

  • 1 cup coconut milk, canned

  • 2 Tbs peanut butter, smooth

  • 2 Tbs vegetable oil

  • 2 Tbs curry powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 15 oz diced tomatoes

  • 15 oz chickpeas, drained

  • 1/4 cup water

👩‍🍳 Let's Cook:

  1. Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375° F. Get your veggies ready and whisk the coconut milk with peanut butter.

  2. Cook Veggies: Mix oil and curry powder in a roasting pan. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and sweet potatoes. Stir to coat and bake for about 15 minutes until the sweet potatoes soften.

  3. Build: Take the pan out, add tomatoes, chickpeas, water, and the coconut milk mixture. Mix well and bake for another 15 minutes.

  4. Finish Off: Remove from the oven, stir in the spinach, and let it sit until the spinach wilts.

  5. Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy this hearty curry.

👍 Why This Meal Is Great:

  • High in Protein and Fiber: Chickpeas are a great source of protein and fiber, which are excellent for digestion and keeping you full longer.

  • Rich in Nutrients: Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamins A and C, which are great for your immune system.

  • Healthy Fats: Coconut milk and peanut butter add a creamy texture and provide healthy fats that are good for your heart.

  • Flavorful and Spicy: The mix of curry powder, ginger, and garlic gives this dish warmth and spice.

That wraps up our three week series of easy, baked dinners. We hope you’ve enjoyed these recipes and they’ve added some new favorites to your meal rotation!



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