Best 5 Slow Cooker Vegetable Chickpea Curry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Slow Cooker Vegetable Chickpea Curry. This hearty and flavorful dish is a symphony of aromatic spices, tender vegetables, and protein-packed chickpeas, all harmoniously blended in a creamy coconut milk sauce. As the slow cooker works its magic, your kitchen will be filled with enticing aromas, promising a delightful meal that's both satisfying and nutritious.

In this comprehensive guide, you'll find not just one, but three enticing variations of this curry. The classic version features a vibrant blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, while the Thai-inspired rendition adds a touch of lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves for a refreshing twist. And for those who prefer a creamy, indulgent experience, the coconut milk variation is sure to delight with its rich and velvety texture.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to ensure a flavorful and satisfying experience. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, making sure you create a curry that's bursting with flavor and aroma.

So gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more. Let's dive into the world of flavors and create a Slow Cooker Vegetable Chickpea Curry that's sure to become a family favorite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE CURRY



Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry image

Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry combines sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, spinach, coconut milk, and curry powder for a hearty vegetarian and vegan meal.

Provided by Robyn Downs

Categories     Main Course

Time 6h5m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cups peeled, chopped sweet potato
2 14-oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 cups cauliflower florets
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
1 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 cups packed baby spinach
1 cup frozen, defrosted green peas
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp kosher salt
rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, naan, cilantro, flaked coconut, fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Add the onion, garlic powder, ginger, turmeric, curry powder, salt, sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, tomato paste, 1/4 cup coconut milk, and broth to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Stir to combine, then cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 5-6. Check for doneness on the early side to avoid overcooked vegetables.
  • Uncover, add the spinach, peas, ¼ cup coconut milk, 1 teaspoon salt, and lime juice, stirring to wilt the spinach. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice if desired.
  • Serve as is, or with rice, cilantro, flaked coconut, and additional fresh lime juice.
  • Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic powder, turmeric, curry powder, and tomato paste, cooking until fragrant.
  • Add the sweet potato, chickpeas, cauliflower, broth, ½ cup coconut milk and salt. Cover, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Simmer, covered, for 30-40 minutes, or until the vegetables are very tender.
  • Uncover, add the spinach, peas, lime juice, and salt, stirring to wilt the spinach. Taste and add additional salt or lime juice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1040 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 8 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER COCONUT CURRY RECIPE BY TASTY



Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: water, broccoli, organic chickpeas, medium sweet potato, medium white onion, quinoa, garlic, fresh ginger, red pepper flakes, ground turmeric, tamari, salt, canned diced tomatoes, coconut milk, cooked rice, fresh parsley

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Dinner

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup water
1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
15 oz organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium sweet potato, or large, peeled and cubed
1 medium white onion, diced
¼ cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
2 teaspoons tamari
2 teaspoons salt
28 oz canned diced tomatoes
30 oz coconut milk
cooked rice, for serving
fresh parsley, chopped, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Add the water, broccoli, chickpeas, sweet potato, onion, quinoa, garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, turmeric, tamari, salt, tomatoes, and coconut milk to a slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the curry has thickened.
  • Serve the curry warm over rice. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SLOW-COOKED VEGETABLE CURRY



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I love the fuss-free nature of the slow cooker, but I don't want to sacrifice flavor for convenience. This cozy, spiced-up dish has both. -Susan Smith, Mead, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
3 cups cubed peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
3 cups fresh cauliflower florets (about 8 ounces)
4 medium carrots, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
Minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked brown rice
Lime wedges
Plain yogurt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until soft and lightly browned, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and spices; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Mash 1 can of beans until smooth; add to slow cooker. Stir in remaining beans, vegetables, broth, coconut milk, pepper and salt., Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 5-6 hours. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice, lime wedges and, if desired, yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 696mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE CHICKPEA CURRY



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I have made this a couple of times and every time I wonder why I don't make it more!! If you want a non-veg alternative I bet some chicken would be great!

Provided by TheRushinChef

Categories     Curries

Time 4h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup loose-packed frozen cut green beans
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 -3 teaspoons curry powder
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaf
cooked brown rice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a 3/5 or 4 quart slow cooker, combine cauliflower, chickpeas, green beans, carrots and onion. Stir in broth and curry powder.
  • Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5-6 hours or on high-heat for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • Stir in coconut milk and shredded basil leaves.
  • Spoon rice, if using, into bowls, and ladle curry over the top.

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE CURRY



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Use the slow cooker to make our easy veggie curry with coconut sauce and freeze the leftovers for another day. One serving provides four of your five-a-day

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

400ml can light coconut milk
3 tbsp mild curry paste
2 tsp vegetable bouillon powder
1 red chilli, deseeded and sliced
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
3 garlic cloves, sliced
200g butternut squash (peeled weight), cut into chunks
1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 small aubergine (about 250g), halved and thickly sliced
15g coriander, chopped
160g frozen peas, defrosted
1 lime, juiced, to taste
wholemeal flatbread, to serve

Steps:

  • Put the coconut milk, curry paste, bouillon powder, chilli, ginger, garlic, butternut squash, pepper and aubergine into the slow cooker pot and stir well. Cover with the lid and chill overnight.
  • Cook on low for 6 hrs until the vegetables are really tender, then stir in the coriander and defrosted peas. The heat of the curry should be enough to warm them through. Taste and add a good squeeze of lime juice, if you fancy extra zing. Serve with a wholemeal flatbread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 22 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 30 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 18 grams sugar, Fiber 14 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Prep your veggies in advance: To save time, chop and measure your vegetables before you start cooking. This will make the process much smoother and faster.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Don't be afraid to mix and match different vegetables in your curry. This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the slow cooker: Make sure you leave enough space in the slow cooker for the vegetables to cook evenly. If you overcrowd the pot, the vegetables will steam instead of roasting.
  • Use a low heat setting: Slow cookers are designed to cook food at a low temperature over a long period of time. This helps to tenderize the vegetables and develop the flavors in the curry.
  • Add liquid as needed: As the vegetables cook, they will release liquid. If the curry starts to look dry, add a little bit of water or vegetable broth. This will help to prevent the vegetables from burning.
  • Season to taste: Once the curry is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or curry powder.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker vegetable chickpea curry is a delicious, easy, and healthy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. It's packed with protein, vegetables, and flavor, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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