Dinner for 4

Baked Zucchini Chickpea Curry

Name: Baked Zucchini Chickpea Curry
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: African
Ingredients: 2 tsp oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 zucchini; 2 tsp hot sauce; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 8 oz canned tomato puree; 15 oz can full fat coconut milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 15 oz can chickpeas; 1/2 cup frozen spinach (optional); cilantro and lime juice (optional)

$6.46for 445 minServes 4

Zucchini, chickpeas, and spinach simmer in a spicy coconut tomato sauce before baking until thick and tender.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
	Zucchini and summer squash, 0.5 lb$1.79/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.90Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 8 oz$0.08/oz typical	8 oz	$0.64Typical price
	Coconut milk, 15 oz$0.14/oz typical	15 oz	$2.10Typical price
	Canned beans, 15 oz$0.09/oz typical	15 oz	$1.35Typical price
	Frozen vegetables, 1.25 oz$0.10/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.13Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 0.25$0.60 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.46

Swaps

Swap zucchini and summer squash for bell peppersabout $0.70/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHot sauceDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

African Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Gluten-free Budget Family Dinners Spring

Typical price

$1.61 per serving$6.46 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 zucchini
2 tsp hot sauce
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
8 oz canned tomato puree
15 oz can full fat coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt
15 oz can chickpeas
1/2 cup frozen spinach (optional)
cilantro and lime juice (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in an oven-safe 10-inch skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion for 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini, hot sauce, sambal, coriander, cumin, garam masala, salt, and ginger garlic paste, and cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato puree, coconut milk, chickpeas, and remaining salt, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the frozen spinach, transfer the skillet to a 400 F oven, and bake for 20 minutes.
Rest the curry for 5 minutes before serving.

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