Chickpea and Spinach Curry

A hearty and flavorful chickpea and spinach curry that's packed with nutrients and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week!

NewPublished Feb 21, 2026
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy

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Chickpea and Spinach Curry in a bowl garnished with cilantro.

Ingredients

Servings4

Yields 4 servings

  • (1) onion, diced
  • (3 cloves) garlic, minced
  • (1 tbsp) ginger, grated
  • (1 tbsp) curry powder
  • (1 tsp) ground cumin
  • (1 tsp) ground coriander
  • (1/2 tsp) turmeric
  • (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper
  • (1 can / 15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • (1 can / 14 oz) coconut milk
  • (1 (10 oz) pack) fresh spinach
  • (1 cup) vegetable broth
  • (2 tbsp) cooking oil (like olive or coconut)
  • (1) lime, juiced
  • (1/2 tsp) salt
  • (1/4 tsp) black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat (2 tbsp) cooking oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the (1) onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

  3. 3

    Stir in the (3 cloves) garlic and (1 tbsp) ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle in (1 tbsp) curry powder, (1 tsp) ground cumin, (1 tsp) ground coriander, (1/2 tsp) turmeric, and (1/4 tsp) cayenne pepper. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.

  5. 5

    Add the (1 can / 15 oz) chickpeas, (1 can / 14 oz) coconut milk, and (1 cup) vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring to combine.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, allowing the curry to thicken slightly.

  7. 7

    After 20 minutes, stir in the (1 (10 oz) pack) fresh spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes until wilted.

  8. 8

    Season with (1/2 tsp) salt, (1/4 tsp) black pepper, and (1) lime juiced. Stir well to combine and remove from heat.

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