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Coconut Curry Chickpea Bowl

Coconut Curry Chickpea Bowl

Vegetarian curry with chickpeas and vegetables

✓ Diabetes Friendly

40m

Total

280

Calories

12g

Protein

4

Servings

Nutrition Information

32g

Carbs

10g

Fiber

22g

Net Carbs

12g

Fat

Blood Sugar Impact

Glycemic Index (GI)

Low

40

Absorption speed

Glycemic Load (GL)

Low

9

Total impact per serving

💡 GI measures absorption SPEED, GL measures TOTAL IMPACT on your blood sugar.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15oz each) Chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 can (14oz) Coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 2 cups Cauliflower (florets)
  • 3 cups Spinach (fresh)
  • 1 can (14oz) Diced tomatoes
  • 1 Onion (diced)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin (ground)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for 1 minute

  4. 4

    Add curry powder, cumin, and turmeric, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant

  5. 5

    Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine with spices

  6. 6

    Add diced tomatoes with juices and chickpeas

  7. 7

    Bring to a simmer

  8. 8

    Add cauliflower florets and stir

  9. 9

    Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until cauliflower is tender

  10. 10

    Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes

  11. 11

    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper

  12. 12

    For thicker curry, simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes

  13. 13

    Serve over cauliflower rice or enjoy as a stew

  14. 14

    Garnish with fresh cilantro

💡 Tips

  • •Use lite coconut milk to reduce calories
  • •Adjust curry powder for desired spice level
  • •Add more vegetables like sweet potato or green beans
  • •Even better the next day after flavors meld