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Indian Kale with Chickpeas Recipe
Indian kale with chickpeas offers delicious way to cook kale when running out of ideas, creating great pairing that transforms challenging greens into appealing dishes. This nutritious combination demonstrates how Indian spicing can make healthy vegetables more appealing while providing complete protein through chickpea additions. The delicious approach solves the common problem of kale fatigue while the great pairing creates satisfying meals that appeal to health-conscious families. This running-out-of-ideas solution shows creativity in healthy cooking while the Indian spicing adds complexity that makes nutritious eating absolutely enjoyable. The combination provides balanced nutrition while traditional spices create flavors that satisfy completely.
This is a delicious way to cook kale if you are running out of ideas, and it goes great with Indian dishes like dal. Make sure not to overcook the greens!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red chile pepper, seeded and sliced
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 cup roughly chopped kale, or more to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and chile pepper; saute until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt; saute for 5 minutes. Pour in a splash of water, followed by lemon zest and juice. Season further to taste if desired.
Fold kale into the mixture until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.
Tips
Cook’s Notes:
You can use a green chile pepper instead of red if preferred.
Feel free to substitute spinach, chard, or other greens for kale if you like.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 212 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 31g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 212 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Sodium 386mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 31g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 25% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 6g | 13% |
| Vitamin C 52mg | 57% |
| Calcium 86mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 354mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
