chickpea curry

ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked rice

  • 1 tbsp butter or oil

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp ginger - either puree or grated

  • 1.5 tbsp curry powder

  • 8 oz spinach

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • 1 can tomato sauce

instructions:

  • prepare your rice by adding 1 cup of uncooked rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tbsp of butter or oil to a pot

  • bring to a boil, then cover + let simmer until water is absorbed

  • heat olive oil over medium heat

  • add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger to the pan. allow that to sauté until onions are soft

  • add curry to pan and sauté for 1 minute

  • add 1/4 cup of water and 8 oz of spinach to pan, stirring occasionally until spinach has wilted

  • add chickpeas + tomato sauce to pan. allow that to simmer for 3-5 minutes

  • serve over rice + enjoy!

health benefits of ingredients used

  • onions

    flavonoids help prevent blood clots & protect against heart disease and cancer

    diallyl sulphide helps prevent cancer

    anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties

    chromium helps insulin regulation

    vitamin c

  • garlic

    reduces risk of heart disease and cancer

    antibiotic and antiviral properties (used medicinally in history)

    minimizes stomach ulcers

    vitamin c, selenium, potassium, & calcium

  • chickpeas

    great source of plant-based protein

    fiber helps reduce IBS and symptoms of diverticulosis, lowers blood cholesterol, helps prevent stroke & heart disease

  • tomato sauce

    loaded with vitamins a, k, b1, b3, b5, b6, b7 and c

    anticancer properties

    regulates blood sugar levels

    supports skin + bone health

    anti-inflammatory

  • curry

    anti-inflammatory

    anti-cancer properties

    antioxidants

    regulates blood sugar levels

    anti-fungal + antibacterial properties

    aids digestion

  • spinach

    boosts immune system with vitamin e

    hydrating

    supports bone health with calcium, manganese, and vitamin k

    excellent source of iron

    antioxidants & anti-inflammatory

    supports heart health

    helps body repair wounds with collagen