Chana Masala

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), undrained
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; saute onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir chickpeas with liquid from can, lemon juice, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and curry powder into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, until liquid is mostly evaporated and sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Stir spinach into sauce and simmer until wilted, about 5 more minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

673 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 47g 60% DV
Carbs 65.6g 24% DV
Fiber 29.7g 100% DV
Sugar 4.9g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 372.8mg 16% DV
Potassium 1307.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 137mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 14.9mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 593.5mg 46% DV
Iron 27.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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