Description
Treat yourself to Easy Falafel Curry, a quick and hearty dish with crispy falafel, creamy coconut sauce, and fresh veggies. Perfect for weeknight dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (finely sliced)
- 1-inch knob fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 1 medium red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium zucchini (finely diced)
- 4 tablespoons tikka masala curry paste
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 12–14 pieces falafel
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 handful fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft and golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell pepper and diced zucchini; cook until soft but crunchy.
- Mix in tikka masala curry paste, then add tomato sauce and coconut milk, bringing to a simmer.
- Gently place falafel in the sauce; simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add spinach and stir until just wilted; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To freeze, use a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
Adjust spice level by varying the amount of tikka masala curry paste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg