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Sweet potato and chickpea curry

A hearty and flavorful vegan curry featuring sweet potatoes and chickpeas in a creamy coconut milk sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil (or coconut oil)
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1/41/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk (full-fat for creamier)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (or 1 cup tomato sauce for smoother)
  • 1/21 cup vegetable broth (to thin as needed)
  • 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (or lemon juice)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft.
  2. Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in curry powder, cumin, paprika, and pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add sweet potatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and 1/2 cup broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender. Add more broth if it gets too thick.
  6. Stir in spinach until wilted (about 1 minute). Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  7. Spoon over rice and top with cilantro and a drizzle of yogurt/coconut cream.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels to your preference.
  • For a smoother sauce, blend half the curry before serving.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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