Greek-style Chickpea Curry

Ingredients

This recipe is adapted to the Greek cuisine by using Mediterranean spices and ingredients such as oregano, lemon, and feta cheese instead of the traditional Indian spices. We alse have the original recipe for Curry, so you can check it out.

• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano 1 tsp (5ml) dried oregano
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin 1 tsp (5ml) ground cumin
• 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander 1 tsp (5ml) ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) smoked paprika 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) cayenne pepper 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) cayenne pepper
• 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable broth 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable broth
• 1 lemon, juiced 1 lemon, juiced
• 1/2 cup (60g) crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup (60g) crumbled feta cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories: 250 kcal / 1045 KJ
• Fat: 12g (4g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 27g (8g sugars)
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 8g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
3. 3.
   Add the red bell pepper and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
4. 4.
   Add the oregano, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper and stir to combine.
5. 5.
   Add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
6. 6.
   Reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
7. 7.
   Stir in the lemon juice and crumbled feta cheese.
8. 8.
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9.
   Serve hot with rice or pita bread.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Feta cheese — If you don't like feta cheese, you can substitute it with crumbled goat cheese or grated Parmesan cheese.

Tips & Tricks

• To make this dish spicier, add more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
• You can also add other vegetables such as zucchini, eggplant, or spinach to the curry.
• Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt on top for extra creaminess.
• This dish tastes even better the next day, so it's a great option for meal prep.
• If you don't have vegetable broth, you can use chicken or beef broth instead.

Serving advice

Serve hot with rice or pita bread.

Presentation advice

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for a pop of color.