Chickpea & Spinach Curry – slimming style

I love a tasty curry do you? There quite a lot of curry recipes on my website but realised I was missing my favourite chickpea and spinach curry – so here it is 🙂  

I adore chickpeas – like really 

 

Creamy Chickpea Curry 

It took me forever to decide if I should make it creamy or tomato based.

In the end I decided creamy after doing a poll in my Facebook group! I listen 🙂 

I will, as soon as I get time, redo and publish a new recipe, with a tomato base,  it would also mean it would not only be vegetarian but also vegan too – so I will definitely do that 

 

 

Eat Less Meat? 

I think there are a lot of people who are not vegetarian or vegan, but still trying to eat less meat generally.

It maybe for the planet or for healthy eating, or for both. Doesn’t really matter, I think it’s really useful to have a few meat free dinners a week.

I try to go for at least three – that’s just me 

 

Are Chickpeas good for you?

Yes they are – very 

Chickpeas are high in protein and makes an excellent replacement for meat in many vegetarian and vegan dishes.

They are a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and fibre.

It is said that Chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as aiding weight management, and improving digestion 

 

Chickpea & Spinach Curry – Slimming Style

The Deets…  

It’s so balanced in flavour and lightly creamy. For me it beats the Indian takeaway.

I guess you could call it a fake away! But a meal without the wait at the takeaway and all that extra fat!

This recipe feeds four portions and is approx 5 Syns (I’m not a consultant at all – so check yourself) 

So that’s just over 1 a portion! Lets say 1.5 for good measure 

Now come on that’s not bad for a very tasty filling Curry now is it!

And yes I know it contains Elmlea single cream, but that is what makes it taste amazing. If you’d rather use single cream add another 2 to the recipe 

You could probably substitute with Quark, but I haven’t tried it.

If you do then please let me know how it turns out? Or Greek yoghurt maybe? 

 

The Curry Paste for your Chickpea Curry

Now there’s a rule – I insist you use the Madras Curry paste. (I love Patak) 

It’s ‘not an ad’ at all but it delivers the best flavour in this dish.

I have worked hard to get it working really well.

In this recipe I use 2 teaspoons and I’d say this is a mild / medium curry hit.

Don’t be put off by it saying madras – it’s nowhere near that heat!

 

How to make Spinach & Chickpea Curry 

(full details in the recipe card at the bottom of this post) 

Step 1

It’s so simple – fry your onions and garlic in fry lite or 1 call spray 

 

Step 2 

Add your potato cubes and carrot cubes, followed by your curry paste – fry for a few minutes 

 

Step 3 

Add your stock, then your chickpeas, simmer and let finally your spinach and seasoning! Done! 

 

What can you serve with your Chickpea Curry? 

I can actually eat it on it’s own

But you can serve with all the usual suspects 

• Rice 
• Naan Bread 
• Cauliflower rice 
• On a jacket potato 
• The uses are endless! 

 

Can I freeze my Chickpea & Spinach Curry? 

Yes you can and it’s perfect

I batch cook and freeze into portions, defrost and blast in a pan or the microwave until it’s piping hot! 

I would also say freeze for up to 2 months 

 

The Slimming Group

I also have a Facebook Closed Group called Easy Peasy Slimming Style Recipes .

Come over and join this great honest community Facebook for Easy Peasy Slimming Recipes if you’re interested

 Just use the join button if you like real home cooked tasty easy food!!

We support encourage and laugh!!

Loads of tips and tricks – I promise

Oh and why not join me on Instagram – I’d love to see you there 🙂 

 

Fancy another plant based supper? 

Well look no further my simple & delicious  recipe for Vegan Easy Mushroom Bolognese 

 

Another Vegan Side 

How about trying my Bang Bang Cauliflower recipe – it’s delicious and plant based 

 

Other tasty Morsels 

If you love this dish then I really think you’d like my Banging Vegetable Curry  – also really easy and packed with flavour 

 

 

And finally a new one you might like if you love Chickpea Recipes 

Chickpeas, Artichoke and Avocado Salad it’s vegan too and perfect for the summer 

Nutritious and very delicious 

 

 

Let me know if you give it a go and what you think – I’d love to know 

Big Love Clare x