Chickpea Turmeric Stew

Chickpea turmeric stew is a balance of bold flavors by adding a spoonful of creamy kefir for a protein-rich recipe. This healthy rich and nourishing stew is vegetarian and packed with nutrients. Perfect for those main course lunches and dinner to fill in your empty stomach with a punch of nutrients.

Nutritional benefits:

Chickpeas may offer a variety of health benefits, such as improving digestion, reducing the risk of diseases, and helping in weight management. They are also high in protein that is an excellent replacement for meat. Kale is a super healthy green that is good in vitamin K, calcium, and iron. The antioxidants present in kale help in removing toxins and calcium and phosphorus help in bone development. Kefir is a great probiotic that helps in various digestive problems.

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 10 grams yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• Salt and black pepper as per taste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 20 grams chickpeas
• 1 teaspoon coconut milk
• 100ml vegetable stock
• 20 grams kale or collard greens
• A sprig of mint leaves

Calorie count
Per Serving:

• Nutrition Info
• Amount
• Calories
• 114 kcal
• Carbs
• 12.3 grams
• Protein
• 3.5 grams
• Fats
• 6.1 grams

Method:

• In a soup pot add in some olive oil to sauté the onion and ginger for 5-7 minutes.
• Then add in turmeric, chickpeas, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for some time and add in salt and pepper by stirring it frequently.
• Allow the chickpeas to become crisp, once they are brown, mash them a bit to thicken the soup, and cook for 10 minutes.
• Then add in the coconut milk, vegetable stock, and simmer for 25- 30 minutes.
• Then add in the greens and mix in the soup for 7 minutes.
• Pour the prepared soup in a bowl and garnish with chopped mint, and lime if required, and serve.

Over to you:

This incredible, flavourful and tasty dish has to be tried once in for all. So do let us know how you feel after filling yourselves with this tasty bundle of nutrition!