Quickpea Curry

Name: Quickpea Curry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 medium); 1 cup light coconut milk; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat pearl (Israeli) couscous; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces); 1/4 teaspoon salt; Chopped fresh parsley; Plain yogurt, optional

15 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 medium)
1 cup light coconut milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup uncooked whole wheat pearl (Israeli) couscous
1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh parsley
Plain yogurt, optional

Directions

1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion and garlic with curry powder until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas, sweet potato, coconut milk, sugar and pepper flakes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is thickened and potatoes are tender, 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2

Meanwhile, prepare couscous and peas separately according to package directions. Stir salt into peas.
3

To serve, divide couscous among 6 bowls. Top with chickpea mixture, peas, parsley and, if desired, yogurt.