No-Rise Skillet Tomato and Chickpea Curry

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A quick curry with canned chickpeas and fresh tomatoes, simmered with warming spices in a skillet for a hearty vegetarian meal. This Indian-inspired curry recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, olive oil, onion, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, then add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/4 tsp ground chili powder, stirring for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juices and 1/2 cup water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Step 5: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, stirring to coat them in the sauce. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Season with salt to taste and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving with rice or flatbread.

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