Healthy Recipes Ingredient Beans Chickpea Chickpea Coconut Curry 5.0 (1) 1 Review Here, coconut milk adds creaminess while keeping the dish vegan. Serve over basmati rice or with a side of naan. By Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: Dera Burreson Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 small white onion, finely diced 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided ¼ cup tomato paste 1 14-ounce can reduced-fat or light coconut milk (see Tip) 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 1 tablespoon lemon juice Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish Directions Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and starting to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, coriander and ¼ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Puree the sauce with an immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Return the sauce to the pot, if necessary, and add chickpeas, lemon juice and the remaining pinch of salt. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired. Tip Opting for reduced-fat coconut milk in this recipe adds plenty of richness while saving more than 50 calories per serving compared to regular coconut milk. If you want to cut back even more, choose light coconut milk and you'll save more than 90 calories per serving. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2021 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 303 Calories 20g Fat 24g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about ¾ cup Calories 303 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 24g 9% Dietary Fiber 5g 18% Total Sugars 7g Protein 7g 14% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 12g 60% Vitamin A 261IU 5% Sodium 480mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.