Vegan Chickpea Curry with Sweet Potatoes is a perfect, comforting gluten-free weeknight dinner that's ready in 40 minutes.

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Peeling chickpeas could be for some, what picking up spilled rice grains one by one may be for others. Torture. But not for me. I find it relaxing, cathartic, and contemplative.
On occasion, I will purchase dried chickpeas, soak them overnight, and cook them properly. But since careful planning isn’t necessarily my forte, a can of chickpeas, a bowl of water, and a strainer work perfectly. Generally, when the mood strikes me for a dish, I want it on the spot or at least within an hour or so.
If you’ve been following the blog for a bit you know that I cook and eat mostly paleo and allow for some flexibility when it comes to grains and legumes. But when it comes to chickpeas, I’ve discovered that my main (digestive) issue may not necessarily lie with the chickpea itself but rather with the skin.
So let me get to the reason why I’m peeling chickpeas in the first place - for a heavenly sweet potato curry. The flavor, texture, and taste is unmatched. But in the past, I’d always feel not too great after eating it. However, peeling the chickpea skin truly changed that for me and hopefully it can do the same for you!
This Chickpea Curry is:
- Vegan
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Grain-free
- Vegetarian
- Simple to make
- Easy on digestion
Ingredients Needed
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1” pieces
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned works too)
- 1 bell pepper of your choice, chopped into 1” pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- 4 cups chicken or bone broth
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
Let's Make It
Step 1. If you plan on peeling chickpeas, strain chickpeas of their liquid, and add them to a bowl of lukewarm water. With your hands toss them several times underwater and move them about. This will start to loosen most of the skins and they will float to the surface. Remove skins and continue peeling until all chickpeas are bare. Strain and set aside.
Step 2. Heat a heavy-bottom pan over medium heat. Add the coconut oil, onion, and pepper and cook until onion is translucent and pepper, soft – about 8 minutes.
Step 3. Add all the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook on low until potatoes are soft. About 15-20 minutes.
Step 4. Using a submersion blender, give the potatoes a few pulses just to puree a few of them. Alternatively, use a potato masher and mash just a bit preserving some of the potatoes.
Step 5. Add coconut milk, chickpeas, and 1 tablespoon of the finely chopped cilantro.
Step 6. Simmer for another 10 minutes. If the stew is too watery, you can always remove some of the liquid (and eat if of course).
Step 7. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice and top with additional cilantro.
Top Tips + Substitutions
Why is peeling chickpeas is easier on digestion?
If you are someone who struggles with gut issues after eating chickpeas, you may find peeling them to drastically improve your digestion. For me, I find soaking and peeling them to be the only way I can eat them and not pay the price.
Can you substitute butternut squash for sweet potatoes?
Absolutely! Butternut squash is similar in taste and consistency to sweet potato and makes an ideal alternative if you want an even lower carb option.
It’s an easy curry you can make on any weeknight and can be on the table in under an hour. There’s also a pretty good chance you already have most of these ingredients in your pantry. Sweet potatoes, chickpeas, green pepper, and onion are cooked in a flavorful garam masala coconut broth. You can eat the coconut chickpea curry on its own or serve it over rice or cauliflower rice.
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📖 Recipe

Vegan Chickpea Curry With Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1” pieces
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas (canned works too)
- 1 bell pepper of your choice, chopped into 1” pieces
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- 4 cups chicken or bone broth
- 2 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
Instructions
- If you plan on peeling chickpeas, strain chickpeas of their liquid, and them to a bowl of lukewarm water. With your hands toss them several times under water and move them about. This will start to loosen most of the skins and they will float to the surface. Remove skins and continue peeling until all chickpeas are bare. Strain and set aside.
- Heat a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the coconut oil, onion and pepper and cook until onion is translucent and pepper is soft – about 8 minutes.
- Add all the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add sweet potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook on low until potatoes are soft. About 15-20 minutes.
- Using a submersion blender, give the potatoes a few pulses just to puree a few of them. Alternatively, use a potato masher and mash just a bit preserving some of the potatoes.
- Add coconut milk, chickpeas and 1 tablespoon of the finely chopped cilantro. Simmer for another 10 minutes. If the stew is too watery, you can always remove some of the liquid (and eat if of course).
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice and top with additional cilantro.
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McCormick Gourmet Organic Hot Madras Curry Powder, 1.37 oz
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Simply Organic - Coriander - 2.29 oz.
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Frontier Garam Masala Certified Organic, Salt Free Blend, 2-Ounce Bottle
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Simply Organic Ginger Root Ground Certified Organic, 1.64-Ounce Container
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Garden of Life Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil - Unrefined Cold Pressed Plant Based Oil for Hair, Skin & Cooking, 14 Oz
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Native Forest Organic Classic Coconut Milk, 13.5 Ounce Cans (Pack of 12),Packaging may Vary
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 410Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 145mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 6gSugar: 7gProtein: 24g
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