Diabetes-friendly dinner

Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry

A hearty curry with chickpeas and sweet potatoes.

Prep 10 minCook 25 minServes 4
Chickpea and Sweet Potato Curry

Nutrition per serving

32g
Carbs
8g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
12g
Protein
14g
Fat
320
Calories

Estimated values per serving.

Ingredients

  • 400 grams chickpeas (canned, drained)
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 200 milliliters coconut milk
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan, add onions, ginger, and garlic; sauté until soft.

  2. 2

    Add curry powder and cumin, cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Stir in sweet potatoes and chickpeas, mix well.

  4. 4

    Pour in coconut milk, cover, and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.

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