Creamy Chickpea Cauliflower Curry (Vegan) (2024)

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This creamy Chickpea Cauliflower Curry is made in one pot and is so easy to prepare. It's vegan, filled with warm spices and flavors and ready in under 30 minutes!

Who doesn't love a warm bowl of cauliflower curry?! This dish couldn't be easier to whip up, and it's a delicious way to enjoy vegetables, and in this case specifically, cauliflower.

It kind of reminds me of my chickpea lentil curry. But, I really like that this uses cauliflower as the main ingredient, because hello, we could all use more vegetables in our diet.

This cauliflower curry is made with coconut milk and chickpeas, and without tomatoes, though itdoesuse tomato sauce for optimal flavor.

Why you'll love this recipe

• It's made in one pot in under 30 minutes, making it a quick dinner recipe
• Loaded with cauliflower and chickpeas, making it nutritious and filling
• Vegan-friendly, and made with all of the classic Indian spices, like cumin, turmeric and garlic

Ingredients

• Vegetables - A combination of carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic works well in this recipe. You could also add or substitute mushrooms, potatoes or sweet potatoes if you prefer.

• Spices - A combination of curry paste, curry powder, cumin,

• Coconut milk - Canned is best, and you can use full fat or light. I almost always use full fat coconut milk because it's more flavorful.

• Tomato sauce - Make sure to use canned tomato sauce (not jarred) and that the sauce has minimal ingredients in it, and NO basil. I use Muir Glen canned sauce, which is basically just tomatoes, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

• Cauliflower - Fresh or frozen cauliflower florets will work.

• Chickpeas - Canned, not dry. Make sure to rinse them beforehand, too! This is a vegetarian curry, but it's still very filling thanks to the chickpeas, which are high in protein.

• Cilantro - A must-have for all curries!

Step-by-step instructions

First: Sauté the veggies. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the carrot, bell pepper, onion, and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.

Second: Add the spices. Next, add the red curry paste, curry powder, cumin, salt, coriander, and turmeric to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.

Third: Cook the cauliflower. Pour in the coconut milk, along with the tomato sauce and water and stir to combine. Add the cauliflower as well, pressing it down to make sure it's covered in the sauce. Bring the curry to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Fourth: Add the chickpeas. Remove the lid, add the chickpeas, then simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes until the cauliflower is tender and can easily be pierced with a fork. Serve it over rice with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Expert tips and tricks

• Use canned chickpeas (not dry) and make sure to pour them in a mesh strainer and rinse them to remove any liquid from the can before incorporating them into the dish.
• Make sure to use canned tomato sauce (not jarred), and one with minimal ingredients. I used Muir Glen tomato sauce, and it worked perfectly.
• Full fat vs. light coconut milk: I almost always prefer full fat because it's more flavorful, but you can use light and the recipe will still turn out.
• ...Along those same lines, I would not recommend using coconut milk from a carton because the flavor is different (trust me I've tried, and it's not as good).
• Love curry? Be sure to check out my butternut squash curry and my tofu curry!

Is this recipe healthy?

It really is! This cauliflower curry recipe is made with carrot, bell pepper, onion, cauliflower, and chickpeas, making it a delicious vegan dinner recipe. If you want to add evenmoreto it, try adding shiitake mushrooms, diced sweet potato and/or frozen peas.Plus, it's vegan and gluten-free!

What should I serve this with?

Ladle the curry over rice and enjoy with a side of naan! Or, simply enjoy it as-is.

Can you freeze cauliflower curry?

Yep! Wait for it to cool, then transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or container, labeling it, and placing it in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To reheat: Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, then pour it into a large saucepan and reheat it on the stove.

More easy cauliflower recipes

• Almond Butter Cauliflower Smoothie
• Thai Peanut Cauliflower Steak
• Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs

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