Indian Spiced Chickpeas with Spinach
Hubby and I are still getting settled into our new lives in Ohio. Work has been crazy for both of us. On top of that, our apartment feels very sterile and not very homey. The weather is cold and we haven’t found a home yet. While I know it’s not much to complain about, things are just busy and hectic right now.
So I’ve been especially drawn to meals that come together in a snap and reheat well. That way I can just cook a big meal and it feeds us for a couple days through this hectic time in our lives. This recipe is just an adaptation of this Indian Spiced Beans recipe that I posted a couple years ago. I used chickpeas this time around and added a whole bunch of fresh spinach.
I served this with some quinoa. It would be great with rice or noodles as well. Hubby and I have been enjoying this in our lunches multiple weeks this winter.
One Year Ago: Roasted Garlic and Chicken Soup and Herbed Bread baked in a Dutch Oven
Two Years Ago: My Favorite Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Three Years Ago: Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread and Rice and Beans
Four Years Ago: Red Velvet Cupcakes
Indian Spiced Chickpeas with Spinach
Garam Masala brings the flavors of India to your home. This meal comes together quickly and reheats very well.
Yield: Serves 4-6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients:
2 large onions, minced
3 Tbsp olive oil
2-6 garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp garam masala
2 can garbonzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 can diced tomatoes
1 tsp ground ginger
1 Tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1 can coconut milk
10 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup chopped cilantro leaves
Directions:
Saute onion in oil. When the onion becomes translucent add minced garlic cloves and garam masala. Cook for one minute or until the spices become fragrant.
Add beans, tomatoes, ginger, sugar, and salt. Let it cook for about fifteen minutes.
Pour in coconut milk. Stir in chopped spinach. Heat until warmed. Add cilantro just prior to serving.
Serve over rice or quinoa.
Recipe from Beantown Baker
I am Jen the Beantown Baker. Engineer by day and baking maven by night. Hubby serves as my #1 fan and official taste tester. We got hitched back in 2006. Barefoot. In the sand. With the waves crashing behind us. It was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. 
Is there any way to make this without an ice cream maker? I love the idea of this chocolate sorbet and was totally on board until the last part. Now I’m very curious and might have to do some googling after my daughter goes to bed.
beantownbaker — April 22nd, 2013 @ 5:32 pm
I just started making ice cream after getting the ice cream attachment for my mixer. So I don’t personally have any experience making ice cream without an ice cream maker. I’m sure it’s been done. If you do make this without an ice cream maker, let me know how it turns out!
Great idea! Love chocolate ice cream and I love you don’t need cream or eggs! Going to try this recipe!
beantownbaker — April 23rd, 2013 @ 7:44 am
Let me know what you think of it. We really enjoyed it!
I added 1/4 tsp salt and 1 tsp vanilla. It was delicious.
beantownbaker — May 12th, 2014 @ 4:53 pm
So glad you enjoyed it! I love adding salt to desserts. I will definitely have to do the same next time I make this.