We’ve been making this beautiful apple chickpea curry for years. And when it comes to a plant-based curry recipe this is one of our sure-fire go-tos! It still has the creamy comfort food goodness of a curry but the apple gives us a much welcome brightness! Don't let the fruit concern you too much, there is absolutely a sweetness to this dish, but in a way that's delightful and not overly sweet. It doesn't overpower the other elements of the dish so much as it enhances them.
You can serve this on brown rice or cauliflower rice (or a combo of both like I do) - also works to serve it on greens, it’ll just be a bit moist… I strongly recommend pairing at least partially with some kind of grain to help soak up the liquid gold. Pick whatever you've got in your cupboard. This would also work beautifully with some whole grain pasta or rice noodles!
You can make a big batch of this and have left overs for lunches throughout the week. It also freezes like a champ. Now that you've got this delicious plant-based apple chickpea curry recipe throw it into your menu. For another delicious curry check out our Curry-in-a-Hurry.
If you want a plant-based curry recipe that's bright and delicious while still checking off that comfort food box - look no further.
Get out a skillet with a lid and heat that bad boy up.
Chop your veggies up - splash some water into the pan and toss the onions, pepper, and garlic until that shit softens. 3 minutes or so.
While that’s cooking combine your spices and toss them in when ready. Add the coconut milk, mango chutney, and lemon zest. Stir in the chickpeas, apples and simmer and cover for 15 minutes.
Add peas and let sit, uncovered, another 5 minutes. Put that beautiful mess on top of a grain or combo of grains. Greens work too, but it can get a bit soppy. Either way, make it your own and smash it into your face!
Servings 6
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
If you don’t have golden delicious then swap it out with whatever apples you have handy. I used honey crisp and it was still delicious.
Calories for cooked grains are not included.
