Creamy Coconut Chickpea Curry
Supports: Anti-inflammatory spice support + steady plant-based carbohydrates + gentle digestion support
Serves: 1
Total Time: 20 minutes
Equipment:
- Small saucepan
- Knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ½ small yellow onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¾ cup canned chickpeas, drained
- ½ cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ½ cup cooked jasmine rice
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chickpeas, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, curry powder, turmeric, and salt.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer 8–10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Texture cue: Sauce should lightly coat the back of a spoon.
To assemble:
- Spoon warm jasmine rice into a bowl.
- Pour chickpea curry over the rice.
- Optional: add fresh herbs or a squeeze of lime.
Why This Supports This Phase:
Turmeric contains curcumin, which may help support inflammation balance during menstruation.
Chickpeas provide steady-release carbohydrates that support stable energy levels.
Warm spices and cooked foods support digestion when the body may feel more sensitive.
