Indian-Spiced Kale and Chickpeas
Chickpeas make this exotic dish a terrific player in any vegetarian menu.
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1 1/2 pounds kale, ribs removed, coarsely chopped (see Tip)
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, (see Ingredient note)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
Directions
1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add kale and cook, tossing with two large spoons, until bright green, about 1 minute. Add broth, coriander, cumin, garam masala and salt. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the kale is tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; cover and cook until the chickpeas are heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Per serving
Calories: 202
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Potassium: 499mg
Sodium: 415mg
SERVES: 4
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
MEETS THESE GUIDELINES:
Low Calorie
High Fiber
Low Sat Fat
Heart Healthy
Healthy Weight
RECIPE TIPS:
A 1- to 1 1/2-pound bunch of kale yields 16 to 24 cups of chopped leaves. When preparing kale for these recipes, remove the tough ribs, chop or tear the kale as directed, then wash it--allowing some water to cling to the leaves. The moisture helps steam the kale during the first stages of cooking.
Ingredient note: Garam masala, a ground spice mixture traditionally including coriander, cumin, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves, is commonly used in Indian cooking. Find it in the specialty-spice section of large supermarkets.
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