Spicy Chickpea and Potato Curry

Your eyes need zinc. Here’s the tastiest way to get it. 

Bowl of chick peas
Servings
6
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes

If you know chickpeas only from the ho-hum salad bar, you’re missing out on the full range of their flavor versatility. These little beans are the MVPs of Middle Eastern kitchens for a reason—they taste great roasted, sautéed, marinated, cooked to a crisp, or smashed and ready to dip.

But even more important, you’re missing out on a delicious way to boost your vision. 

Chickpeas are packed with zinc, a mineral that helps support the immune system and combat the inflammation that can lead to age-related macular degeneration—one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide.

When you dive a fork into this spicy curry you’ll get a bold, flavorful meal that’s comforting and filling. And P.S., the leftovers only improve overnight in the fridge. Now that’s something we can all dig into.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons
canola oil
1
large onion, chopped
1
carrots, chopped
4
garlic clove, minced
1
minced jalapeño
2 tablespoons
curry powder
1 teaspoon
cumin
2
gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cans
chickpeas (15-ounce), drained and rinsed
2 cans
(15-oz) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
2 cups
vegetable broth
2 tablespoons
cilantro, chopped
Directions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. 
  2. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring, until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. 
  3. Add the garlic, jalapeño, curry powder, and cumin, and cook until fragrant (about 1 more minute). 
  4. Add the potatoes, chickpeas, tomatoes, and vegetable stock, and bring to a boil. 
  5. Reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender and the curry is slightly reduced, about 30 minutes. 
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve with cooked rice or flatbread.


 

Nutrition Information

Calories 262
Fat 7.9 g
Saturated fat .7 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 247 mg
Carbs 39.6 g
Protein 10.9 g