Looking for something to warm you inside and out made with a budget friendly superfood? Try this Spicy Peanut Chickpea Curry, it packs a punch!
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Spicy Peanut Chickpea Curry, a Winter Comfort Food
How’s winter been treating you? As a Canadian, I don’t really mind our winters. I mean it gets bad but there’s nothing two layers of pants and a goose jacket can’t fix! I think throughout my entire life, I got maybe 1 snow day ever because the schools had the same idea haha. Just bundle up, you’ll be fine.
For days like those, I just want to curl up at home with a cozy dish but since I still have to drag my butt to work (no snow days here either lol), I’ll settle for curling up in the break room with this delicious spicy peanut chickpea curry for my allocated lunch hour!
This spicy peanut chickpea curry warms you inside out! This curry is so satisfying to eat in the winter and it is so rich as it’s made with peanut butter as the base.
Peanuts are a Superfood
So why did I pick peanut butter as the base of this curry? The peanut butter gives such a smooth creamy texture to the curry that it just coats your mouth when you take a spoonful. In addition to that, did you know that peanuts are a superfood? That’s right, right up beside those expensive ingredients that I cannot pronounce at health food stores, peanuts stack right up next to them at an affordable rate!
For every ounce serving of peanuts, you get 7 grams of protein, 19 vitamins and minerals, healthy fats, antioxidants, and fibre. Plus, they’re delicious, easy to snack on/carry around, and are budget friendly (who else blew all their money during Christmas? #oops). In this spicy curry, I have used peanut butter in addition to stirring in peanuts and sprinkled some on top as well as a garnish.
What You Need to Make This Spicy Chickpea Peanut Curry
- onion
- garlic
- chickpeas (Have dry chickpeas? Here’s how to make chickpeas in the Instant Pot)
- smoked paprika
- salt & pepper
- peanut butter
- chili flakes
- gochujang paste (Korean Hot Pepper Paste)
- peanuts
- can of diced tomatoes
- coconut milk
- spinach
The best part about this curry is how adaptable it is. The amount of each ingredient listed for this spicy curry is up to you! Because there are no raw meats in this, you can taste and adjust as you go along. For example, the gochujang is a sweet but spicy paste so if you want a less spicy curry, you can add less to the curry (and the chili flakes of course). The same goes for the peanut butter, I love the peanut flavour of the curry so the more the merrier for me but if you are worried about the peanut flavour being too strong, start with half and slowly add more and taste as you go!
How to Make This Spicy Peanut Chickpea Curry
- In a large pan or skillet, add a drizzle of oil before adding in some diced onions, letting it sweat for a minute or so before adding in the garlic.
- Next, add in your chickpeas, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add in your peanut butter and keep stirring it so it can melt in the heat.
- While stirring, mix in the chili flakes gochujang paste, peanuts, and a can of diced tomatoes.
- Add in a can of (full fat) coconut milk and let everything simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- If you want a more liquid-y curry, simmer less, if you want a thicker curry, simmer for longer
- Lastly, before serving stir in the spinach.
- Serve with peanuts and a sprinkle of chili flakes on top (and optional dried basil as garnish and rice as a side) or store in airtight containers for the week.
Spicy Peanut Chickpea Curry
Ingredients
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 cans chickpeas 540ml per can
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- salt & pepper to taste
- 5 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1.5 tbsp gochujang paste Korean Hot Pepper Paste
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1 can diced tomatoes 796ml
- 1 can coconut milk 398ml
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- In a large pan or skillet, add a drizzle of oil before adding in some diced onions, letting it sweat for a minute or so before adding in the garlic.
- Add in your chickpeas, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir.
- Add in your peanut butter and keep stirring it so it can melt in the heat.
- While stirring, mix in the chili flakes gochujang paste, peanuts, and a can of diced tomatoes.
- Finally, add in a can of (full fat) coconut milk and let everything simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach before serving.
- Serve with peanuts and a sprinkle of chili flakes on top (and optional dried basil as garnish and rice as a side) or store in airtight containers for the week.
Notes
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Marisa Franca
My mouth is watering thinking about the spice in this dish. Yes!! It’s cold outside and it’s supposed to snow YUCK!! I’m not a snow person AT ALL. Usually Hubby and I would escape south for the cold winter months. Well, we’re North this winter and a spicy peanut curry would do the job of warming me from the inside out. We always have chickpeas on hand — this is a great recipe to make ASAP!!
Catalina
I love chickpeas a lot! Peanut and curry sounds like one of the best flavor combo. A must try recipe for this cold weather!
Ashley
This looks sooooooo good. I am loving the creamy sauce with all the chickpeas. I love the addition on the tomatoes as well. They are always such a nice compliment in a curry. I can’t wait to try this!
Jyothi (Jo)
You had me at ‘spicy’! That’s all I need! I can eat all things spicy and I so love spicy curry and rice combo. Comforting and totally satisfying!
Swathi
I never thought of adding peanuts to chickpea curry. This sound really delicious next time when I make chickpea curry I need to try your recipe.
Victoria
I just made this for meal prep yesterday!! It came out soooo good! This was first time making anything like this.
Thank you for your recipes definitely great meal prep ideas!
Carmy
Thank you so much for your comment! I’m so glad you enjoyed it Victoria! Be sure to let me know if you give my other recipes a try too 🙂