Dinner

Chickpea Curry with Rice

Chickpea curry served on a bed of rice.

Nutrition facts (per serving)
Calories
417
Protein
17
g
Fats
5
g
Carbs
75
g
Ingredients
Serving
Unit
Metric
Imperial
Conversion Chart
100
g
cooked chickpeas (canned or boiled)
100
g
cooked rice
1
small onion, chopped
1
garlic clove, minced
100
g
tomato, chopped
120
mL
vegetable broth
1
tsp
curry powder
0.5
tsp
ground cumin
0.5
tsp
ground coriander
0.5
mL
turmeric powder
Instructions

Step 1/4

Sauté Aromatics and Tomato

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes. Then, add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes until it starts to break down.

Step 2/4

Add Spices

Stir in the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric powder. Cook for another minute to toast the spices.

Step 3/4

Simmer with Chickpeas

Add the cooked chickpeas to the pan along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4/4

Serve

Serve the chickpea curry over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro (coriander) if desired

Meal benefits
Good source of carbohydrates to provide our body with a sustained energy source throughout exercise
High quality plant protein to help our body repair and build muscle