Flavorful Curry Chickpeas with Jasmine Rice Meal Prep

Experience a delightful recipe combining the rich flavors of curry chickpeas with aromatic jasmine rice, perfect for meal prep to enjoy throughout the week or freeze for later. Welcome to a hassle-free cooking adventure with Meal Prep Mondays!

Key Takeaway

Discover how to prepare a hearty curry chickpeas dish paired with fragrant jasmine rice, ideal for easy meal planning and satisfying weekday meals.

Ingredients and Preparation

Curry Chickpeas

• Onions: 2 brown or yellow, peeled and diced
• Red Bell Peppers (Capsicums): 2 medium, sliced into thin strips
• Garlic: 6 cloves, minced
• Ground Cumin: 3 tablespoons (15 grams)
• Paprika: 1.5 tablespoons (12 grams)
• Sea Salt Flakes: To taste
• Vegetable or Chicken Stock: 3/4 cup (180 milliliters)
• Diced Tomatoes: 1.5 cans (600 grams or 1.32 pounds)
• Brown Sugar: 2.5 tablespoons (35 grams)
• Coconut Milk: 1.25 cans (500 milliliters or 2 cups)
• Chickpeas: 2.5 cans (1 kilo or 2.2 pounds), drained
• Baby Spinach: 120 grams (4.23 ounces), washed

Instructions:

1. Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent.
2. Add bell peppers and garlic; cook until softened.
3. Stir in cumin, paprika, and salt; toast for 45 seconds.
4. Pour in stock, tomatoes, brown sugar, and coconut milk; simmer.
5. Add chickpeas; cook for 20 minutes.
6. Mix in spinach; simmer for an additional minute.

Jasmine Rice

• Jasmine Rice: 350 grams (12.3 ounces), washed
• Water: 550 milliliters
• Kaffir Lime Leaves (or zest of 1 lime): 4 leaves
• Sea Salt Flakes: To taste

Instructions:

1. Combine rice, water, lime leaves, and salt in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12 minutes.
3. Let stand covered for 10 minutes; discard lime leaves.
4. Fluff rice with a fork.

Cooking Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice onions, slice bell peppers, mince garlic, and gather spices.
2. Cook Jasmine Rice: Simmer rice with water and lime leaves until tender.
3. Make Curry Chickpeas: Sauté onions, add peppers and garlic, stir in spices, then add liquids and chickpeas; simmer.

Meal Prep Assembly

1. Portioning: Divide rice and curry chickpeas into meal prep containers.
2. Garnish: Optionally serve with lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
3. Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Cost and Calories Breakdown

Ingredient	Cost Estimate (USD)	Calories (per serving)
Chickpeas	$3-4	400-450
Jasmine Rice	$2-3	200-250
Coconut Milk	$1.5-2	150-200
Vegetables, Spices	$5-7	–

Note: Costs and calories are approximate and may vary based on location and specific brands.

Reheating Instructions

• Microwave: Reheat until piping hot throughout.
• Enjoy: Serve hot, optionally with a wedge of lime and fresh cilantro.

Prepare this delicious curry chickpeas with jasmine rice ahead for convenient and satisfying meals. Enjoy the blend of robust curry flavors, creamy coconut milk, and tender chickpeas for a fulfilling dining experience any day of the week!