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Chickpea Curry on Lettuce Leaves

This recipe combines the rich, spicy flavours of curry with tender chickpeas and sweet potatoes to create a delicious and filling dish served on fresh lettuce leaves. A great choice for a healthy, nutritious lunch or dinner.


Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• 1 medium green onion (chopped)

• 1 red pepper

• 1 white sweet potato

• 1/2 can chickpeas (canned)

• 1/2 teaspoon coconut aminos (optional)

• 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)

• 1 tablespoon (or more) curry powder

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• 1 cup macadamia nut milk

• A handful of cilantro

• 1-2 cups romaine lettuce leaves

• 1 jalapeno (chopped)


Step by step cooking process

1. Stir-fry spices and vegetables : Stir-fry grated ginger, minced garlic and chopped green onions in olive oil for 5 minutes or until softened.

2. Prepare the vegetables : Dice the white sweet potato and thinly slice the red pepper.

3. Preparing the chickpeas : Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas.

4. Adding spices : Add curry powder, cinnamon and squeeze lime juice. Stir and fry for 1-2 minutes.

5. Make the curry : Add the peppers, sweet potato, chickpeas and 1 cup of macadamia nut milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.

6. Adjust consistency : Add a little more macadamia milk if desired to achieve your desired consistency.

7. Rest before serving : Let the dish rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

8. To serve : Spoon curry mixture over lettuce leaves and garnish with cilantro and sliced jalapeno.


This aromatic and rich dish will be a great option for those who are looking for something unusual and healthy for their diet.

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