Description
Experience the warmth of Easy Falafel Curry, a delightful blend of falafel, fresh veggies, and a rich coconut sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a quick dinner that’s both healthy and comforting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (finely sliced)
- 1-inch knob of fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (finely diced)
- 4 tablespoons tikka masala curry paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 12–14 pieces falafel
- 2 cups spinach
- A handful of fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion until soft and slightly golden, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the red bell pepper and zucchini; cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Mix in the tikka masala and cook for 1 minute, then add tomato sauce and coconut milk; bring to a simmer.
- Nestle the falafel into the sauce and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring gently.
- Add spinach and stir until just wilted; season with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
Experiment with different vegetables like peas or carrots for added nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg