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Spiced Chickpea & Coconut Curry with Toasted Walnuts

2023-10-26 - Written by: Liam O'Connell

Spiced Chickpea & Coconut Curry with Toasted Walnuts

A hearty and flavorful vegan curry featuring chickpeas, coconut milk, warming spices, and crunchy walnuts.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
  • ½ cup vegetable broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup toasted walnuts

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne (if using) and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas, coconut milk, and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in the cilantro.
  5. Serve hot over rice or quinoa, garnished with toasted walnuts.