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Chickpea and kale curry



                                                        Chickpeas  have  a  distinctive,  delicious  and  nutty

                                                        flavour,  matching  perfectly  with  the  crunchiness  of
                                                        kale. A glance at the variety of spices won't mistaken
                                                        its fragrance.

                                                        This  plant-based  curry  will  be  a  great  feast  for  your
                                                        picky nose and tastebuds!



              gluten&dairy-free                 1 pan & plate                20 minutes                 pan-frying
                     & vegan


         What to Prepare                                           How to Make It


             2 tsp olive oil                            1. Add olive oil to a medium-high pan.

             1/2 onion, diced                           2. Introduce bell pepper and onion, stirring
             1 bell pepper, diced                          regularly until onion turns golden.

             kale, chopped & washed                     3. Then add kale and garlic powder, stir for
             1/2 can chickpeas                             2 minutes, or until kale is softened.

             1 bowl quinoa, to serve                    4. Now, stir in curry powder, ginger
             optional: seafood                             powder, salt and pepper -what a great

             selection                                     feast of the flavour!

         Soul of the dish                               5. Don't forget to add a great spoonful of
             salt                                          the peanut butter and stir for 30

             garlic powder                                 seconds.
             curry powder                               6. Last but not least - stir in coconut milk
             ginger powder                                 and chickpeas and cook, stirring

             black pepper                                  occasionally, until sauce starts to thicken
             peanut butter                                 slightly, or for 12 to 14 minutes.

             coconut milk                               7. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice
             optional: a zest of lime                      to your like - it tastes good enough

             juice                                         without!
                                                        8. Place 1/2 cup cooked quinoa in a bowl
                                                           and top with 1 cup curry mixture.











      My final words

      Feel free to refrigerate or freeze remained
      quinoa and curry like I do!




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