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Chickpea Masala with Kale

Chickpea Masala with Kale


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Chickpea Masala with Kale

© Chef Laura Bonicelli

Golden turmeric and fragrant garam masala transform humble chickpeas into something magical, while tender kale adds earthy depth to every spoonful. A warming, soul-satisfying bowl that brings comfort on chilly evenings and proves vegetarian mains can be utterly satisfying.

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

50 min

Total Time

1 hr 5 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion -- chopped
  • 4 clovesgarlic -- minced
  • 1 1/2 inchpiece ginger root -- peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • 3 tablespoonsground coriander
  • 1 teaspoonground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoongaram masala
  • 1/2 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1 28- ouncecan whole tomatoes
  • 3 15- ouncecans chickpeas -- drained and rinsed
  • 4 cupschicken or vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoonKosher salt
  • 1 bunch kale -- ribs removed and torn
  • 2 cupscooked basmati rice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients. Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until golden, .

  2. 2

    Add the coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and cayenne to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about . Add the tomatoes and bring up to a simmer. Cook, stirring often and breaking up the tomatoes, until the sauce thickens, darkens, and looks like jam, .

  3. 3

    Add the chickpeas, stock, and salt, stirring to combine. Simmer for . Add the kale in batches, stirring, and allowing the kale to wilt with each addition. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook until the kale is tender, about .

  4. 4

    Serve over basmati rice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories544
Total Fat20g
Sodium2128mg
Total Carbohydrates76g
Dietary Fiber15g
Sugars13g
Protein22g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.

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