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    Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

    Published: Dec 9, 2021 / Updated: Mar 15, 2023 by Amy / Leave a Comment

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    This easy recipe for Instant Pot Chickpea Curry is on repeat in our house! This healthy vegetarian curry is loaded with a rainbow of veggies including cauliflower, sweet potatoes, red bell pepper and spinach.

    Toss the ingredients into your Instant Pot and you'll have a warm, delicious dinner or lunch ready in no time!

    Chickpea cauliflower curry in a bowl.

    If you're looking to spice things up a little, make this chickpea curry tonight! It is so rich and flavorful and it's ready in less than an hour.

    After you press the START button on the Instant Pot, you'll need about 10 minutes for the pot to come up to pressure and 7 minutes of cook time. That's it!

    Just like our instant pot black bean soup, this curry is amazing when reheated throughout the week which makes it a good choice for healthy meal planning. Separate the soup into meal prep containers and pop one in the microwave when you're ready to eat!

    What you need

    Chickpea Cauliflower Curry ingredients on a table.
    • chickpeas
    • cauliflower
    • butternut squash or sweet potatoes
    • red bell pepper
    • onion
    • jalapeños
    • garlic
    • ginger
    • spinach
    • crushed tomatoes
    • coconut milk
    • red curry paste
    • curry powder
    • salt
    • lime juice

    Useful Equipment

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    • Instant Pot
    • spatula
    • measuring cups and spoons
    • sharp knife
    • cutting board
    • garlic press
    • microplane/zester

    How to make it

    Wash and prepare vegetables. Place all ingredients into the liner of the Instant Pot, stir to combine and secure the lid into place.

    Cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes with a quick release when time is up. Stir in the spinach and allow to wilt. Squeeze in the fresh lime juice, stir and serve.

    Chickpea cauliflower curry with avocado and cilantro.

    How to store it

    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. After that, the soup can be frozen for up to 6 months.

    Common questions

    Do I have to use coconut milk in curry?

    Traditional curry recipes include coconut milk, but you do not have to use canned coconut milk in this recipe. Opt for a lighter calorie option such as coconut milk beverage or any plant-based milk alternatives which can be found in the refrigerated section of the super market. Or simply replace it with water.

    Are chickpeas high in protein?

    Chickpeas are an excellent source of plant-based protein. A one cup serving provides about 14.5 grams of protein.

    More instant pot recipes

    • instant pot cabbage roll soup
    • instant pot beef stew
    • instant pot chicken tacos
    Chickpea cauliflower curry in a bowl.

    Instant Pot Chickpea Curry

    Amy Duska
    A delicious and healthy curry recipe you can make quickly in your Instant Pot.
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 7 minutes mins
    Pressure Build 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 37 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Entree
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 6
    Calories 433 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 (15 oz.) cans organic chickpeas drained and rinsed
    • 2 cups cauliflower florets about ½ head
    • 2 cups diced butternut squash or sweet potatoes
    • 1 large red bell pepper diced
    • 1 small yellow onion diced
    • 1 diced jalapeno optional
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 inch piece fresh gingerroot grated
    • 3 tablespoon red curry paste
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes or crushed
    • 1 (11 oz.) can coconut milk
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 ½ teaspoon salt

    To add after cooking

    • 5 cups baby spinach
    • lime juice

    Other ingredients

    • chopped cilantro
    • avocado

    Instructions
     

    • Place ingredients into the liner of the Instant Pot and secure lid into place.
    • Cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes with a quick release when time is up. Stir in the lime juice and the spinach and allow it to wilt. Serve topped with fresh cilantro and avocado.
    Keyword chickpea curry, instant pot chickpea curry
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