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Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut

Published: Apr 2, 2019 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut #Vegan #Vegetarian #IndianFood

A quick and easy, vegetarian side of Spinach sauteed and canned Chickpeas with some smashed fresh coconut and spices. It is a great side with rice or rotis but can also be eaten as a snack or salad, in itself.

Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut #Vegan #Vegetarian #IndianFood

This dish is inspired from the thoran recipe I posted last week. The simple Kerala recipe of veggies or beans/legumes sauteed with coconut, just gives that extra oomph to the dinner table. This is the equivalent of roasting veggies as a quick side for meal times. Just like how you can roast pretty much any vegetable or combo of any vegetables, the same works for this recipe as well.

Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut #Vegan #Vegetarian #IndianFood

I had just a little bit of spinach that was in need of some TLC before it all wilted and I had to throw it away. It was not enough as a side for two people and I looked around in the pantry for any canned beans that I had and there was a lone garbanzo beans can sitting there. I love mixing up beans and vegetables in this kind of recipe. It takes care of the extra protein need for this vegetarian.

And so, this recipe was born and I have to say it was a success.

Here are a few other Spinach and Chickpea / Legume combo that we love here:

Spinach Chickpeas Brown Rice Pulao

Mangalorean Spinach and Black Eyed Peas Curry

Dal Palak ~ Spinach with Moong Dal

Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut #Vegan #Vegetarian #IndianFood

Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut #Vegan #Vegetarian #IndianFood

Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut

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Course: Vegetable Sides
Cuisine: India - Kerala, Indian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Manju
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups organic baby spinach
  • 1 can organic garbanzo beans / chickpeas
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 5-6 curry leaves
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ cup grated coconut
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 pearl onion
  • 2 dried red chillies 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse and chop the spinach roughly and keep aside. Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans and keep aside.
  • Heat the oil and add the mustard seeds to it. Once they splutter, throw in the curry leaves too.
  • Add the spinach and once it starts to wilt, add the garbanzo beans, turmeric powder and mix well.
  • Meanwhile, smash the coconut, cumin, pearl onion and red chillies till they just about come together.
  • Add this to the spinach and chickpeas and some salt and mix well. Saute for a minute or so till it all comes together.
  • Serve with rice or rotis or eat as it is as a salad or a snack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2370IU | Vitamin C: 64.2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1.3mg
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Spinach and Chickpea Saute with Coconut #Vegan #Vegetarian #IndianFood

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