High-Protein Vegan Chickpea Curry (meal prep friendly)

High-protein vegan chickpea curry with lentils and coconut milk

High-Protein Vegan Chickpea Curry

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Protein: ~30g per serving

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 1 cup cooked red lentils
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and ginger.
  3. Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric; cook 30 seconds.
  4. Add chickpeas, lentils, and coconut milk.
  5. Simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season with salt and garnish with coriander.

Meal Prep Tips

  • Keeps 4–5 days refrigerated
  • Freezes well
  • Serve with brown rice or quinoa for extra protein

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