Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cans chickpeas, 15 ounces each, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, 13.5 ounces
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
- Add diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger.
- Cook for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture becomes highly aromatic.
- Add curry powder, ground turmeric, and ground cumin.
- Stir constantly for 1 minute to bloom the spices in the hot oil.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth.
- Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the pot bottom.
- Add cubed sweet potatoes to the pot.
- Stir well to coat with the aromatic liquid.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until sweet potatoes begin softening.
- Stir in drained chickpeas and diced red bell pepper.
- Continue simmering for 8 to 10 minutes until sweet potatoes are fork-tender throughout.
- Remove the pot from heat and taste for seasoning adjustments.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the pot.
- Stir gently to distribute flavors evenly throughout.
- Season with additional sea salt and black pepper if needed.
- Ladle into serving bowls.
- Garnish generously with fresh cilantro and sliced scallions.
- Serve warm over rice, quinoa, or your preferred base.
Notes
Bloom the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin in hot oil for deeper flavor. Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest sauce, and add lime juice at the end to keep the curry bright and balanced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
