Vegan Chickpea Curry
Creamy coconut chickpea curry with tomatoes and spinach. 420 calories, 16g protein, 12g fiber, plant-based and dairy-free.
Vegan Chickpea Curry has 420 calories per serving, with 16g protein, 45g carbs, 18g fat, and 12g fiber. Prep 7 min, cook 18 min.
Nutrition per serving
1 serving(s)
420
Calories
16g
Protein
32% DV
45g
Carbs
16% DV
18g
Fat
23% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
🫘 12g fiber per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
7 min
Cook Time
18 min
Servings
1
Est. Cost
$3.50
Vegan Chickpea Curry
A cozy, fragrant Indian-inspired curry featuring protein-rich chickpeas simmered in a creamy tomato-coconut sauce with fresh spinach. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 4 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in curry powder and toast 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add diced tomato and cook 2 minutes until it begins to break down.
- Pour in coconut milk and chickpeas. Simmer 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Fold in spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
- Squeeze lime juice over the curry, season with salt, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Protein | 16g |
| Carbs | 45g |
| Fat | 18g |
| Fiber | 12g |
Tips
- Use light coconut milk to keep calories in check while still creamy.
- Serve over cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb, or with brown rice for extra fiber.
- Add a pinch of cayenne if you like it spicy.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout. Add a splash of broth or water to prevent drying.
Equipment
skillet
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