Chickpea and spinach mini curry
A small, warming bowl with protein and fibre from the chickpeas. Freeze one portion for another day.
Proteinabout 13g per serving
Serves2
Time20 mins

Photo: Alesia Kozik / Pexels
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp curry paste (mild or medium)
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 200g chopped tomatoes (half a tin)
- 2 handfuls baby spinach
- 4 tbsp plain Greek yoghurt, to serve
- Fresh coriander (optional)
Method
- Soften the onion in the oil for 5 minutes. Stir in the curry paste for 1 minute.
- Add the chickpeas and tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, adding a splash of water if it gets thick.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Serve in small bowls with 2 tbsp yoghurt each and coriander. Add a little rice or half a wholemeal flatbread if you fancy it (not included in the protein figure).
Tip: Cool the second portion quickly, then freeze it in a small pot for up to 3 months.
Handy kit
- Small freezer pots with lids. Amazon link coming soon