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Chickpea and spinach curry with white rice on a white plate. Red pot with ladle scooping chickpea curry in background.
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Easy chickpea curry

An easy pantry meal that is healthy and inexpensive.
Course Main Course
Keyword chickpea curry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Author Tara Buss

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ c onions diced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder or more to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 15.5 oz can chickpeas drained
  • 13 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp honey or more to taste
  • 2 handfuls spinach
  • 2 c rice

Instructions

  • Cook rice according to package directions and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a pot or small Dutch oven.
  • Sauté onion until golden and tender.
  • Add garlic and curry powder and cook for one minute.
  • Add chickpeas, coconut milk, and honey. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
  • At the end, stir in a handful or two of spinach and wilt.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.  Serve over hot rice.

Notes

All curry powders are a little different in heat level and taste. You may need to add more to your liking.