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Vegan Chickpea Curry Meal Prep

Name: Vegan Chickpea Curry Meal Prep
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk; 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 large onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt to taste; 3 cups cooked basmati rice; Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving

Creamy coconut chickpea curry with spinach over basmati rice. Rich in plant protein and fiber — a satisfying vegan prep under $1.50/meal.

Prep 10m

Cook 25m

Total 35m

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Creamy golden chickpea curry with wilted spinach served over fluffy white basmati rice in meal prep containers

Ingredients

Servings:

2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk

1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

2 cups fresh spinach

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tbsp curry powder

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 tbsp olive oil

Salt to taste

3 cups cooked basmati rice

Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving

Storage & Reheat

Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Curry freezes well for up to 3 months (freeze without rice).

Double the curry and freeze half — it actually tastes better after the flavors meld.

Add a spoonful of peanut butter for extra richness and protein.

Microwave for 2-2.5 minutes, stirring halfway. Add a splash of water or coconut milk if curry has thickened.

Execution Protocol

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent.

Step 2

Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. Stir for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

Step 4

Pour in diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir well.

Step 5

Add chickpeas and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.

Step 6

Stir in spinach and cook 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt.

Step 7

Divide basmati rice and curry into 5 containers. Garnish with cilantro.

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