Vegan Chickpeas with Kale and Cilantro-Lime

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Don't let the curry mislead you into believing that it will overwhelm the plate! All the ingredients add a touch of the Near East, blended with a southwestern flair. Double this recipe for a main course. As posted, it is an appetizer for 4.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups chopped kale

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed

  • ½ cup frozen fava beans, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, minced

  • ¼ cup minced cilantro

  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 small lime, halved

  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

Directions

  1. Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add kale, cover, and steam until tender, about 3 minutes. Rinse kale under cold water and drain.

  2. Mix chickpeas and fava beans together in a bowl.

  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and jalapeno pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chickpeas mixture, kale, cilantro, and curry powder to onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Squeeze 1 lime half over chickpeas mixture. Spoon mixture onto 4 serving plates. Cut remaining lime half into 4 wedges and squeeze over each serving; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

171 Calories
5g Fat
28g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 171
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 373mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 52mg 58%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 412mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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