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Hearty Vegetable Curry

Published September 22, 2014
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A close-up of a hearty curry served in a dark blue pot. The stew contains cauliflower, carrots, chickpeas, tomatoes, and is garnished with fresh cilantro. A striped cloth napkin, forks, and an empty bowl are placed next to the pot on a wooden surface. Perfect for those seeking comforting vegetable recipes. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published September 22, 2014
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Kick off your craving for spice with this hearty vegetable curry by Cooking Light. This vegetarian meal takes 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Sweet potato, cauliflower, chickpeas and tomato will give you a healthy dose of protein and fiber. Top off with a creamy spoon of Greek yogurt and chances are you won’t miss the meat.

Hearty Vegetable Curry

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced peeled sweet potato
  • 1 cup small cauliflower florets
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can low sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup plain 2% reduced-fat Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sweet potato to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Decrease heat to medium.
  3. Add cauliflower, onion, and curry powder; cook 1 minute, stirring mixture constantly.
  4. Add broth, salt, chickpeas and diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  6. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cup + 2 tablespoons yogurt

Per serving: Calories: 280; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 299mg; Total Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 12g; Sugars: 11g; Protein: 14g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 746mg; Vitamin A: 100%; Vitamin C: 31%; Calcium: 11%; Iron: 22%

 

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The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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