02 Dec Vegan Chickpea Curry
This dish is a low protein but higher potassium dish. For a more complete meal, it can be served with basmati rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil substitute extra virgin olive oil if desired
- 1 onion peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 14.5 oz can of low sodium diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup water
- Salt and pepper
- 1 15 oz can of low sodium chickpeas
- 1 13.5 oz can of coconut milk
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- ¼ red onion sliced thin
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- ½ of lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and melt the coconut oil.
- Add the onions and sauté for a few minutes until they turn transparent. Add the curry powder, ginger, and cumin. Mix well.
- Add the sweet potato cubes. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and water. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Stir. Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add them into the pot along with the coconut milk. Stir and cover. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Finally, add the spinach and continue cooking for about 10 minutes. When the sweet potato pieces are tender, it's ready!
- Top with a few slices of red onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Notes
This is a medium potassium dish.
Sweet Potato: 164 mg potassium
Tomatoes: 195 mg potassium
Chickpeas: 122 mg You can lower the potassium by using 1/2 can of tomatoes instead of a full can and substituting vegetable stock. Also only using 1/2 sweet potato can help.
Sweet Potato: 164 mg potassium
Tomatoes: 195 mg potassium
Chickpeas: 122 mg You can lower the potassium by using 1/2 can of tomatoes instead of a full can and substituting vegetable stock. Also only using 1/2 sweet potato can help.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 179mgPotassium: 566mgSugar: 13gCalcium: 263mgMagnesium: 58mgPhosphorus: 100mg
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