Garbanzos in Coconut Milk

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 5

A Delicious Dish of Garbanzos in Coconut Milk

by The Chefin Entree

Prep

5 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 cups canned chick-peas , drained
	1 tomatoes , chopped
	4 whole cloves or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
	2 -3 garlic cloves , mined
	1 1/2 cups coconut milk
	1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
	1/2 teaspoon salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

365

Sugar

Fat

22g

Garbanzos in Coconut Milk is a flavorful dish that hails from the Philippines. The dish stands outs due to its unique flavor profile which combines the creaminess of coconut milk with chickpeas and turmeric, and a hint of spice and sweetness from the cloves and tomatoes. The hearty dish is the perfect comfort food for vegetarians or anyone looking to switch up their meal rotation. While the dish may be high in calories and fat, it is a great source of protein and dietary fiber that helps keep you full for longer periods. The best part is it takes less than 30 minutes to make!

Instructions

1.	In a large pot, sauté the tomatoes, garlic, and cloves until the tomatoes are soft.
2.	Add the chickpeas and turmeric and stir well.
3.	Pour in the coconut milk and add salt.
4.	Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
5.	Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

PROS

This dish is vegetarian and vegan friendly.

The combination of chickpeas and coconut milk provides a great source of protein and healthy fats.

CONS

This dish is high in calories and fat due to the coconut milk.

The cloves may not be desired by all palates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is an excellent source of dietary fiber, manganese, and protein, and provides a moderate amount of iron and magnesium.
The turmeric in this recipe has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which may help reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.