Description
Dive into a world of flavor with this brain-boosting, easy and healthy tofu chickpea curry. This dish combines the warmth of aromatic spices, the creaminess of coconut and the freshness of spinach in every bite. A delightful, hearty meal that’s both comforting and utterly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons curry powder (see notes)
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
- 2 cans (560 ml each) coconut cream
- 500 g extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (see notes)
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 packed cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
Serve with:
- rice
- cauliflower rice
- quinoa
- gluten-free naan bread
Garnish with fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Heat the avocado oil in a large sauté pan on low-medium heat and add the garlic and onion. Cook for 5 minutes or so, until the onion is translucent.
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Add curry powder, cumin, ginger powder, turmeric powder, sea salt and mix well.
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Add the diced tomatoes and coconut cream.
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Add the cubed tofu.
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Add the chickpeas, bring to a boil and allow the curry to simmer for 30 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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Add the lemon juice and the maple syrup.
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Taste and adjust the spices. For more heat, add more curry or chili flakes.
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Chop the spinach while the curry is simmering.
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Add the spinach 5 minutes before removing the curry from the stove.
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Remove from heat and serve with rice, cauliflower rice, quinoa or gluten free naan bread.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Serve warm.
Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the spice blend according to your taste. You can make it milder by reducing the curry powder or by omitting some of the spices. For more heat, add red pepper flakes or chili powder.
If you don’t have lemon, lime juice works too.
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