Hearty Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry

Indulge in the heartwarming richness of our Hearty Sweet Potato, Chickpea & Spinach Curry. This robust dish marries the sweet, earthy tones of sweet potatoes with the protein-packed chickpeas and lush baby spinach, all simmered in a creamy coconut milk-based sauce infused with red curry paste. It's a comforting, nourishing meal that brings a touch of gourmet to your dinner table, perfect for warming up on chilly evenings or impressing guests with its depth of flavor.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 3
  • 1 pc
    medium red onion diced
  • 3 cloves
    garlic minced
  • ¼ cup
    red curry paste
  • 14 oz
    coconut milk (from can/box) full fat or trimmed, unsweetened
  • 15 oz
    chickpeas (from can) or about 1 ½ cups/250g cooked
  • 14 oz
    diced tomato (from can)
  • ½ cup
    vegetable broth add more if needed
  • 10 oz
    fresh baby spinach
  • 1 pc
    large sweet potato about 0.5lb/250g

Instructions

  1. Heat up about a tablespoon of olive oil (or other neutral oil) in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Once heated, place in onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are translucent.
  2. Next, add in garlic and curry paste. Fry for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add in rest of the ingredients except spinach and bring mixture to a boil, then lower heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until sweet potato cubes are soft and tender. You can add more broth or water if your curry is too thick.
  4. Stir in spinach and cook until they have wilted. Remove from heat, serve and enjoy!

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Tags

Courses: Main Course
Type of dish: Curry
Cooking time: 30-45 minutes
Special diets: Gluten-free
Cuisines: Chinese, Indian
Difficulty: Level 2 (average)
Preparation method: Boiling, Sauté
Taste: Spicy
Number ingredients: 5-10 ingredients