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Easy Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Curry

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Make this simple, comforting vegan pumpkin curry using coconut milk. It is ready quickly and works well for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (or 1.5 cups fresh cooked pumpkin)
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup chopped spinach or kale (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat the coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook the spices for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  5. Pour in the pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  7. Stir in the rinsed chickpeas, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes.
  8. If using, stir in the spinach or kale until wilted.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the lime juice.
  10. Taste and adjust salt or spice level as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Serve this curry over brown rice or with naan bread for a complete meal.
  • For a Thai flavor profile, add 1 tablespoon of red curry paste with the dry spices.
  • If you prefer chicken, substitute the chickpeas with 1 pound of diced, cooked chicken breast.

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