Quickpea Curry

Name: Quickpea Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 medium); 1 cup light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat pearl (Israeli) couscous; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon salt; Chopped fresh parsley; Plain yogurt, optional

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This colorful curry is a nice change of pace for a busy weeknight. I like to substitute fresh peas for frozen when they're in season. —Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 medium)
1 cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked whole wheat pearl (Israeli) couscous
1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh parsley
Plain yogurt, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic with curry powder until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, sweet potato, coconut milk, sugar and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened and sweet potato is tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, prepare couscous and peas separately according to package directions. Stir salt into peas.
To serve, divide couscous among 6 bowls. Top with chickpea mixture, peas, parsley and, if desired, yogurt.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 390 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 13g fiber), 13g protein.

This colorful curry is a nice change of pace for a busy weeknight. I like to substitute fresh peas for frozen when they're in season. —Beth Fleming, Downers Grove, Illinois

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