Thank you to Nature’s Intent Apple Cider Vinegar for sponsoring this post! I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but this curried chickpea dish will get you hooked at first bite. The preparation is so simple. First, you sauté aromatic vegetables and spices. Then, you simmer chickpeas in a bath of spices to give the beans time to pick up all the flavors. At the end of about 20 to 25 minutes of simmering, you’ll get a pot of irresistibly delicious beans. To balance the earthy flavors of the chickpeas, I’ve paired it with them a tangy mint and cilantro chutney. The chutney is made with easy-to-find ingredients, and it’s ready in just about 10 minutes. The chutney gets its lovely tangy flavor from Nature’s Intent Apple Cider Vinegar. You can add more or less, depending on your taste. It’s rare for me to say that the leftovers of the dish taste better than the freshly cooked version, but this is one of those instances. The flavors of the chickpeas and the chutney continue to build overnight. I look forward to eating the leftovers of this dish every time!
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Repurposing leftovers: The chickpeas and chutney make great fillings for sandwich wraps. Buy some lavash, pita bread or tortillas, spread a thin layer of chutney over the wrap, fill it with some chickpeas and greens, wrap it all up and enjoy. I’ve eaten these wraps for lunch the past several weeks, and it’s amazing.More tangy beans: If you like some tanginess in the chickpeas, add 2 tablespoons of Nature’s Intent Apple Cider Vinegar the same time you add the coconut milk.Adding other vegetables: Besides carrots, you can add whatever vegetables you have on hand. You can replace the carrots with a diced bell pepper, sweet potatoes or Yukon potatoes. Do note that you may need to add a bit more liquid if you add potatoes to the dish. If you want to add green vegetables, such as broccoli or green beans, I would simmer them for only 10 to 15 minutes. Overcooked broccoli or green beans start to turn into a yellow-green color that makes them look unappetizing. Also, be sure to chop those vegetables into smaller bite-sized pieces. If you want to add leafy greens, such as spinach or chard, simmer them for about 5 minutes.
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