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Chana Masala (Curried Chickpeas) with Sautéed Greens

This chana masala (Indian curried chickpeas) with sautéed greens recipe is delicious and great for meal prep. Enjoy this recipe with or without the greens if you prefer. See the recipe below.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 bowls
Calories 131 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tsp garam masala (or sub curry powder if you don't have this)
  • ¾ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander cumin powder
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Cut vegetables and measure out your spices (no seeds), and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan.
  • Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and bay leaves. Simmer in the hot oil for about 1 minute.
  • Add the onion and cook until it's translucent. About 5 minutes.
  • Add the ginger and garlic. Cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  • Pour tomatoes, tomato paste, spices, and water in. Mix well.
  • Mix in chickpeas, and cook for about 15 minutes on medium-low heat.

Sautéed Greens

  • To make sauteed greens, see the recipe here.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 131kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 347mgPotassium: 517mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 345IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 83mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chana masala, curried chickpeas, sauteed greens, vegan chana masala
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