Elana’s Meat-Free Monday: Chickpea Masala

(VEGAN/VEGETARIAN RECIPES) Chickpea (or chana) masala is a popular Indian dish that can be prepared quickly for a convenient and nutritious dinner.

For a more traditional, saucy recipe, add half a cup of water or even coconut milk. Serve with some vegan naan or basmati rice! — Global Animal

Chickpea Masala
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients
2 Potatoes, peeled and diced
1 15 oz can Chickpeas
2 cups Fresh Spinach
1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Garam Masala
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Ginger
1 tsp Paprika

Directions
Fill a large pan with about an inch of water and bring to a boil. Add the diced potatoes and cook until the potatoes soften. Then add in the garlic and onion and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes, mashing some of the tomato to make a sauce.

Add the garam masala, salt, cumin, ginger, paprika and spinach. When the spinach starts to cook down, add the chickpeas. Continue to cook, stirring the ingredients together.

Learn more about the Meat-Free Mondays Challenge!

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