Craving a meatless meal? This Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry is an easy one-pot meal that can be made in less than 30 minutes. The ingredients are simple and minimal prep work is required! {vegan, gluten-free & dairy-free}
I love this coconut chickpea curry.
Whenever I just want a no-brainer meal that can be whipped together in a pinch, this is one of the first recipes that pops into my mind.
I’ve been craving more plant-based meals lately and have been looking to incorporate more variety with our meatless meal rotation. After all, the chicken and beef gets a little old night after night.
I’ve been making this chickpea curry with coconut milk for a couple of years now and it always hits the spot.
It’s so simple and usually we have everything on hand required to make this dish.
I figured it was about time that I share this recipe with all of you!
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Why you Need this Coconut Chickpea Curry in your life
- It is super easy.
- It contains basic ingredients that you may already have in your kitchen!
- It makes the perfect plant-based meal! If you’re looking to switch up, this chickpea curry is a delicious meatless meal option!
- It’s flavourful without requiring a ton of ingredients. The secret to the flavour is the red curry paste (add more for more flavour), the coconut milk, lime juice and cilantro!
- This meal is incredibly hearty. It’s a good source and fibre and protein which can leave you feeling full and satisfied for hours.
- Did I mention that it’s delicious? There’s a reason why this recipe is a regular on our menu rotation.
How to Make Vegan Chickpea Curry
My favourite thing about this recipe is that it can be prepared in less than 30 minutes and is made all in one pan!
Aren’t those types of meals the best?!
So let’s chat about how easy this recipe really is.
To start, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Cook onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, red curry paste and coconut flour. Stir to combine.
Expert Tip: I recommend starting with one tablespoon of the red curry paste and if you feel like it needs a little more punch, add a bit more. Similarly, with the coconut flour, it’s added as a thickener. If you like your sauce to be a bit thinner, add one tablespoon. If you like it thicker, add two. This recipe is pretty flexible, so feel free to adapt according to your preferences.
Adjust the heat to high and bring the curry to a simmer. Once simmering, lower the heat to medium high and simmer for 20-25 minutes uncovered or until sauce has thickened.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Add a squeeze of lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro.
Pretty amazing, right?
Health Benefits of Coconut Chickpea Curry
This curry recipe is associated with so many health benefits! Let’s break it down:
Onion + garlic: Onions are good sources of vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and folate, while garlic is rich in vitamin C, vitamin B6, thiamin, potassium, calcium, phosphorous, copper and manganese. They add so much flavour while being low in calories!
Chickpeas: A cup of cooked chickpeas offers an excellent amount of protein (15 grams) and fiber (13 grams), helping to keep you fuller for longer. They’re also loaded with vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, folate and vitamin A. The one thing to keep in mind with canned chickpeas is to look for a no salt-added variety and give them a good rinse to eliminate any excess sodium.
Tomatoes: Tomatoes are a source of lycopene, which is a powerful antioxidant that has been linked to many health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and cancer. They are also a great source of vitamin C, potassium, folate, and vitamin K.
What to Serve with this Healthy Chickpea Curry
- Rice (we like to do this Coconut Cilantro Lime Rice or brown basmati rice)
- Turmeric Cauliflower Recipe
- Naan bread (to soak up that sauce)
- Fresh lime and sprinkle of cilantro
How to Store Chickpea Curry Recipe
If you have leftovers that you want to keep in the fridge, they will stay fresh for three days.
To reheat, you can microwave it or place the curry back in a pan until warmed through.
Can you freeze this curry?
Definitely! You can freeze this curry into air-tight containers and pop them in your freezer for a quick and easy meal. This will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.
You can spruce it up with fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice just before serving.
And that’s it!
So tasty, yet so simple.
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Vegan Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 14 oz no salt added diced tomatoes
- 2 15 oz cans no salt added chickpeas
- 1 15 oz can coconut milk
- 1-2 tbsp red curry paste
- 1-2 tbsp coconut flour depending on how thick you like the sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime Juice to taste
- Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Cook onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, red curry paste and coconut flour. Stir to combine.
- Turn the heat to high and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to medium high and simmer for 20-25 minutes uncovered or until sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat. Add a squeeze of lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro and serve over a bed of rice or with naan bread or roasted cauliflower.
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I make this lots and I really enjoy it especially on the nights I forgot to take meat out then it’s my go to
So happy you’ve been enjoying it! It’s definitely handy for a quick meatless meal! Thanks so much for the feedback :)
This was really interesting to read! I love the range of posts, there is really something for everyone. Thank you for sharing your suggestions too, great post!
Thanks for the feedback Ghulam! Glad you’re enjoying the posts!