Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1 Recipe

This vibrant and flavorful curried chickpea recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal! Ready in just 19 minutes, it's a diet-friendly, satisfying dish packed with protein and flavor. Served with ½ cup of cooked rice (brown rice recommended for extra fiber!), this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference. We even share a tip for using wholemeal flour for a heartier texture.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 19 mins
Calories 423.8 kcal
Protein 35g
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Ingredients for Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1

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How to Make Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon (20ml) olive oil in a non-stick frypan over medium heat. Add 1/2 small chopped onion and 1/2 small chopped capsicum (bell pepper). Cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
  2. Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, and 1/4 teaspoon turmeric. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon (20ml) wholemeal flour (or plain flour) and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in 1/4 cup (60ml) reserved chickpea liquid until smooth.
  5. Add 1/2 cup (120ml) canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed) and 1/4 cup (60ml) frozen green peas. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. If using wholemeal flour, cook for a longer time (7-10 minutes).
  6. Serve hot over ½ cup cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

2g

Carbs

27g

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Main Courses Lunch Main Dish / Dinner Vegetarian Proteins Bean & Lentil Recipes Asian Indian American Healthy Vegetarian Vegan One Pot Meals

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Curries 30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For 1 Or 2 Healthy Main Dish Beans Easy Low Fat Vegetarian Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Inexpensive Chick Peas Garbanzos Healthy 2 Low In Something Number Of Servings 3 Steps Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1?

Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1 takes about 24 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 19 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1?

Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1 has approximately 423.8 calories per serving, with about 35 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1?

The key ingredients for Quick Curried Chickpeas For 1 are Green Capsicum, Onion, Ground Cumin, Ground Coriander, Ground Turmeric, Plain Flour. See the full list with measurements above.

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