10-Minute $1.29 Chickpea Curry.

Why pay $16 when this tastes better and takes less time than ordering out? Recipe inside.

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Nahren Recipe Club
July 31, 2025

Hey friend,

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Ten-Minute Coconut Chickpea Curry

Ingredient

Amount

Est. cost*

Canned chickpeas

1 can (15 oz)

$0.79

Coconut milk

1 can (13 oz)

$1.19

Tomato paste

2 tablespoons

$0.12

Curry powder

1 tablespoon

$0.10

Onion, diced

1/2 medium

$0.25

Fresh or frozen spinach

2 cups

$0.40

Cooked rice

4 cups

$0.30

*Prices found with Nahren on July 31, 2025 for Athens, GA. Serves four bowls at about $1.29 each.

Method:

  1. Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat and sauté the onion for 2 minutes.

  2. Stir in curry powder and tomato paste until the color deepens, about 30 seconds.

  3. Add chickpeas and coconut milk, bring to a gentle bubble for 5 minutes.

  4. Fold in spinach, season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, and serve over rice.

Make it yours:

  • Love spice? Add 1 teaspoon of sriracha!

  • Need extra protein? Use diced leftover chicken.

  • Freeze tip: Save leftover coconut milk in ice cube trays for next time…

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See you next week,

Andrew