Curried Chickpeas and Kale

Name: Curried Chickpeas and Kale
Prep time: 32 min
Cook time: 32 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters broth (divided); 0 teaspoons cardamom; 237 milliliters cooked chickpeas; 0 teaspoons cumin seeds; 0 teaspoons garam masala (see my recipe); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon chopped ginger; 0 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 liters chopped kale (about 5-6 ounces before removing stems, 3-4 ounces chopped); 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 0 teaspoons red pepper (or to taste); 2 servings Salt to taste; 2 teaspoons tahini (or other nut butter), optional; 1 large tomato, chopped

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Curried Chickpeas and Kale a try. This recipe serves 2. One serving contains 308 calories, 18g of protein, and 7g of fat. This recipe covers 39% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 32 minutes. If you have pepper, cumin seeds, kale, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the ginger you could follow this main course with the Ginger Cake with Crystallized Ginger Frosting as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

Heat a medium-sized non-stick pot over medium-high heat.

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Pot

Add the onions and cook, stirring often, until they soften and begin to brown. (I do this without any liquid, but if they start to stick, add a tablespoon of water or broth.)

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Onion

Broth

Water

Add the ginger, garlic, and cumin seeds, and cook for another minute or two, until the cumin becomes fragrant.

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Cumin

Garlic

Ginger

Add the tomato and cook for two more minutes. Stir in the kale and 1/4 cup broth and cover tightly. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender but still bright green, about 3-5 minutes.

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Tomato

Broth

Kale

Add the chickpeas, remaining 1/4 cup broth, and all seasonings except garam masala. Cover and cook on low for about 10 minutes. Stir in the garam masala and tahini and add salt to taste and cook for another minute or two.

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Garam Masala