Vegan Chickpea Spinach Dal with Brown Rice

An aromatic, protein-rich dal that combines creamy chickpeas with fresh spinach and Indian spices like turmeric and garam masala. A healthy and filling meal, perfect with brown rice.

• 30 minutes
• 2 servings
• Main course

• gluten-free
• lactose-free
• vegan
• vegetarian
• high in protein
• high in fibre
• blood-sugar balancing
• aids digestion
• anti-inflammatory
• antioxidant
• microbiome-friendly
• energy

Ingredients

• 200 g Chickpeas ((canned))
• 400 g Spinach
• 100 g Onion
• 6 g Garlic
• 2 piece Ginger (cm)
• 1 piece Turmeric
• 1 piece Garam Masala
• 400 g Tomatoes ((crushed))
• 5 g Coconut Oil
• 120 g Brown Rice ((uncooked))

Instructions

1. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
2. Heat coconut oil in a large pot. Sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Sprinkle in turmeric and garam masala and briefly roast until fragrant.
4. Add chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat.
5. Add spinach and stir until it wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot with the cooked brown rice.

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