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Slow Cooker Coconut Curry

Yara
A nutritious and delicious slow cooker meal that's perfect for any day of the week, packed with healthy ingredients and warm flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Vegetarian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients
  

Grains and legumes

  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed under cold water
  • 1 can chickpeas Drained and rinsed

Vegetables

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes Diced
  • 1 piece onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced

Liquids and spices

  • 1 can coconut milk Full-fat coconut milk recommended
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger Grated
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable broth or water as needed Enough to cover ingredients

Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro Optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Rinse the quinoa under cold water and add it to the slow cooker.
  • Add chickpeas, coconut milk, diced sweet potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, curry powder, grated ginger, and salt and pepper.
  • Stir to combine all ingredients.
  • Add enough vegetable broth or water to cover the ingredients.

Cooking

  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the sweet potatoes are tender and quinoa is cooked.

Serving

  • Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Notes

Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers, carrots, or spinach for extra nutrition. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less curry powder. If you want it creamier, add an extra can of coconut milk.
Keyword coconut curry, Healthy Dinner, quinoa recipe, slow cooker, vegetarian meal