Description
This High-Protein Vegan Chana Masala is a bold, Indian-inspired chickpea curry that’s rich in spices and loaded with protein. Made with tofu, chickpeas, and spinach in a creamy tomato-coconut base, it’s perfect for meal prep, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Enjoy this easy vegan dinner with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, cubed
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook until fragrant.
- Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Toast for 1 minute.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and stir to combine.
- Add chickpeas and cubed tofu. Simmer for 15–20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add lemon juice and salt. Mix well and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- This dish is great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: High Protein Vegan Chana, Chana Masala, Vegan Curry, Chickpea Recipe