Indian Kale with Chickpeas

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This is a delicious way to cook kale if you are running out of ideas, and it goes great with Indian dishes like dal. Make sure not to overcook the greens!

Submitted by Lady Laff
Published on January 23, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 red chile pepper, seeded and sliced

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

  • 1 pinch sea salt

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

  • 1 cup roughly chopped kale, or more to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion and chile pepper; saute until onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chickpeas, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt; saute for 5 minutes. Pour in a splash of water, followed by lemon zest and juice. Season further to taste if desired.

  2. Fold kale into the mixture until just wilted, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and serve.

Tips

Cook's Notes:

You can use a green chile pepper instead of red if preferred.

Feel free to substitute spinach, chard, or other greens for kale if you like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

212 Calories
9g Fat
31g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 212
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 386mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 52mg 57%
Calcium 86mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 354mg 8%

* 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.