biting into life

quick & satisfying lentil and chickpea curry 

Naïby Jacques

This lentil and chickpea curry answers your prayers: it's so quick and easy that you can whip it up blindfolded and in one breath on busy weeknights.

The selling points? few ingredients,  one-pot, satisfying, rich in protein.

Even if you don't have all the necessary spices, you will manage to make this dish the first time. Scout's honor!

your ingredients

01 + red onion + garlic cloves + red bell pepper

02 + fresh ginger + garam masala + ground cumin + ground coriander + curi powder + cayenne pepper

03 + diced tomatoes + coconut milk

04 + cooked lentils + canned chickpeas

05 + spinach + lemon juice

06 + salt + pepper

sauté the veggies

01

Heat the olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Then add the garlic and red bell pepper.

add the spices

02

Move the vegetables away from the center and cook the ginger, cumin, garam masala, ground coriander, and Cayenne pepper, plus optional spices for 1-2 minutes.

pour the wet ingredients

03

Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk

add the legumes

04

Add the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, precooked green lentils, and chickpeas, and bring to a boil.

let it simmer

05

Stir and reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.

finish with leafy greens

06

Add the spinach and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, then the salt. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste.