Curried Sweet Potatoes With Spinach And Chickpeas

Name: Curried Sweet Potatoes With Spinach And Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes; 1 tbsp oil; 2-3 tbsp good quality Indian curry paste, to taste*; OR; 2-3 tbsp good quality Indian curry powder; 4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped; 16-oz can chickpeas, drained and thoroughly rinsed; 14-to 16- oz can low-sodium diced tomatoes; 10 to 12 oz bag of triple-washed fresh spinach; salt to taste; 1 handful chopped cilantro (optional); lime or lemon wedges to garnish (optional); salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatoes
1 tbsp oil
2-3 tbsp good quality Indian curry paste, to taste*
OR
2-3 tbsp good quality Indian curry powder
4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely chopped
16-oz can chickpeas, drained and thoroughly rinsed
14-to 16- oz can low-sodium diced tomatoes
10 to 12 oz bag of triple-washed fresh spinach
salt to taste
1 handful chopped cilantro (optional)
lime or lemon wedges to garnish (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

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["1. OVEN: Preheat to 400. Prick sweet potatoes with the tines of a fork and bake for 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. MICROWAVE: (best with uniformly-sized sweet potatoes) Place potatoes on paper towel in microwave oven and cook on High, 6-8 minutes, turning the potatoes over once. Let stand 5 minutes to soften.", "", "2. When cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and cut into a large dice. Set aside.", "", "3. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add curry paste or powder and garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Make sure they don't burn. Add chickpeas and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the sweet potatoes and salt and cook over low heat for 4 minutes. (Can be prepared ahead up until here)", "", "4. Add the spinach and cover. Cook briefly, just until the spinach wilts, about 1-2 minutes. Do not overcook the spinach - it should still be bright green. Remove from heat. Season to taste. Stir in cilantro and serve, garnished with lemon wedges."]

1007

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatoes, 1 tbsp oil, 2-3 tbsp good quality Indian curry paste, to taste*, OR, and more.

Yes, Curried Sweet Potatoes With Spinach And Chickpeas falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!