Best 6 Curried Cauliflower And Chickpea Stew Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and nourishing stew combines the goodness of tender cauliflower florets, succulent chickpeas, and an array of aromatic spices, simmered in a creamy and flavorful coconut milk broth. As the enticing aroma fills your kitchen, indulge in the symphony of textures and flavors that await you.

This versatile recipe offers a delightful variation for vegetarians and vegans, featuring a rich and satisfying Mushroom and Lentil Curry that boasts umami-packed mushrooms and protein-rich lentils. The creamy Vegan Chickpea Curry captivates with its velvety coconut milk sauce and tender chickpeas, while the tantalizing Coconut Red Lentil Curry enchants with its vibrant red lentils and zesty coconut milk broth.

Each recipe promises a unique culinary journey, offering a harmonious balance of spices, textures, and flavors. Whether you prefer the hearty indulgence of the Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew, the earthy goodness of the Mushroom and Lentil Curry, the velvety embrace of the Vegan Chickpea Curry, or the vibrant zest of the Coconut Red Lentil Curry, these dishes are sure to leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA CURRY



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Provided by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

Categories     Tomato     Vegetable     Sauté     Vegetarian     Dinner     Spice     Cauliflower     Legume     Chickpea     Vegan     Boil     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium-large cauliflower (about 1 3/4 pounds/800g), trimmed
Sea salt
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
3 onions, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
A large pinch of dried chile flakes
2 star anise
1 (14-ounce/400g) can plum tomatoes, chopped, any stalky ends and skin removed
1 (14-ounce/400g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons garam masala
A good handful of cilantro, chopped
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the cauliflower into medium florets. Put into a large pan, cover with cold water, add some salt, and bring up to a rolling boil. This will partly cook the cauliflower. Take off the heat right away, drain well, and keep warm in the pan.
  • Heat the oil in a second large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic, and ginger and sauté for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the ground coriander, cumin, chile flakes, star anise, and some salt and pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juice and the chickpeas. Stir well, then add the parcooked cauliflower. Pour in enough cold water to almost but not quite cover everything (1/3 to 3/4 cup/100 to 200ml) and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the cauliflower is tender.
  • Stir in the garam masala and half of the chopped cilantro, then check the seasoning. Serve scattered with the remaining cilantro and accompanied by rice, flat breads, or naan.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS



Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
One 19-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1/2 sweet onion, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Juice of 1/2 lime

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Toast the coriander, turmeric, cumin seeds, fennel seeds and cayenne in a dry skillet over high heat until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the oil into a large mixing bowl, and then add the toasted spices. Add the ginger, cauliflower, chickpeas and onions, and toss to coat everything evenly. Place on a sheet tray and season with salt and pepper. Roast in the oven until browned and the cauliflower is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with cilantro sprigs and finish with a squeeze of the fresh lime juice.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA STEW



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Curry     Cauliflower     Chickpea     Fall     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Cilantro     Boil     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
5 teaspoons curry powder
6 cups small cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head)
2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add curry powder and stir 20 seconds. Add cauliflower and garbanzo beans; stir 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with chiles, then coconut milk; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently until cauliflower is tender and liquid thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 16 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro; serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS



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This curried cauliflower is extraordinary and wholesome!

Provided by Stephanie Wiebe Meismer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, curry powder, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, then 1 cup water. Add cauliflower and chickpeas; stir to coat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, and cook until excess moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes; do not burn. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA STEW



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I originally found this recipe on Epicurious.com, made some changes for my family's tastes, and it is SO good! A great vegetarian dish with a nice balance of sweet and savory and a spicy kick!

Provided by Greeny4444

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups onions, chopped (2 medium onions)
6 cups cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head)
5 teaspoons curry powder (use hot or use regular curry powder and add about 1/2-1 teaspoons of red pepper flakes)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, drained
2 (10 ounce) cans rotel (I use the Mexican variety)
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk (Low-fat would work fine)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add cauliflower, curry powder, and garbanzo beans; stir.
  • Add Rotel, coconut milk, garam masala, cumin, and ginger. Heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently until cauliflower is tender and liquid thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 16 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt, if desired. Serve with crusty bread or over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 13.8, Sodium 859.1, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 10.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 12.1

SPICED CHICKPEA STEW WITH COCONUT AND TURMERIC



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Spiced chickpeas are crisped in olive oil, then simmered in a garlicky coconut milk for an insanely creamy, basically-good-for-you stew that evokes stews found in South India and parts of the Caribbean. While the chickpeas alone would be good as a side dish, they are further simmered with stock, bolstered with dark, leafy greens of your choosing and finished with a handful of fresh mint. When shopping, be sure to avoid low-fat coconut milk, coconut milk meant for drinking or cream of coconut: All are very different and would not be suitable here.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, finely chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for serving
2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 (15-ounce) cans full-fat coconut milk
2 cups vegetable or chicken stock
1 bunch Swiss chard, kale or collard greens, stems removed, torn into bite-size pieces
1 cup mint leaves, for serving
Yogurt, for serving (optional)
Toasted pita, lavash or other flatbread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large pot over medium. Add garlic, onion and ginger. Season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is translucent and starts to brown a little at the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, and the chickpeas, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, so the chickpeas sizzle and fry a bit in the spices and oil, until they've started to break down and get a little browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove about a cup of chickpeas and set aside for garnish.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, further crush the remaining chickpeas slightly to release their starchy insides. (This will help thicken the stew.) Add coconut milk and stock, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer, scraping up any bits that have formed on the bottom of the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until stew has thickened, 30 to 35 minutes. (Taste a chickpea or two, not just the liquid, to make sure they have simmered long enough to be as delicious as possible.) If after 30 to 35 minutes, you want the stew a bit thicker, keep simmering until you've reached your desired consistency. Determining perfect stew thickness is a personal journey!
  • Add greens and stir, making sure they're submerged in the liquid. Cook until they wilt and soften, 3 to 7 minutes, depending on what you're using. (Swiss chard and spinach will wilt and soften much faster than kale or collard greens.) Season again with salt and pepper.
  • Divide among bowls and top with mint, reserved chickpeas, a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and a good drizzle of olive oil. Serve alongside yogurt and toasted pita if using; dust the yogurt with turmeric if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 626, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 1133 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

- To save time, use pre-cut cauliflower and chickpeas. - If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground coriander, cumin, turmeric, and garam masala. - Adjust the amount of chili powder to taste. - Serve with rice, quinoa, or naan bread. - For a vegan version, omit the yogurt. - To make the stew ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the stew over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This curried cauliflower and chickpea stew is a delicious and healthy meal that is easy to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The stew is also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower and chickpeas. With its warm and comforting flavors, this stew is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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