Description
1-pot vegan chana masala packed with vegetables in a spicy tomato-based broth. Serve by itself or spoon over quinoa or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp avocado oil (or sub 1/4 cup veggie broth if oil-free)
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 TBSP ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp Himalayan sea salt
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- 1/8 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups diced carrots
- 1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets, roughly chopped
- 1 1/4 cups of Jovial organic diced tomatoes
- 1 13-oz. jar of Jovial organic garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp pure maple syrup (optional)
- 1 TBSP lemon juice
For serving
- quinoa or rice
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Once it’s warm, add the avocado oil and diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, until the onions are translucent.
- Next, add the cumin, chili powder, coriander, sea salt, turmeric, garlic powder, ginger, and garam masala and mix well with the onions. Cook the onion and spices for 1-2 minutes, until they’re fragrant.
- Next add the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, diced tomatoes, chickpeas, and vegetable broth. The mixture should be very thick and stew-like. (You can add more vegetable broth or water later to thin out, if you prefer more of a “soup” consistency.)
- Increase the heat to medium-high until the mixture reaches a low boil, then reduce the heat to low or medium-low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the mixture and add more sea salt or spices as desired. I like a little extra cumin and chili powder!
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in lemon juice and a drizzle of maple syrup for optional sweetness.
- Serve the chana masala with fresh cilantro and an optional grain of your choice. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days and reheat before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted from The Rawsome Vegan Cookbook
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Oil Free