Chickpea Coconut Curry
Chickpea Coconut Curry costs about $8.38 to make ($2.09 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 689 calories, 20 g protein, and 78 g net carbs. Total time: 35 min.
- 20 g protein/serving
- 689 calories/serving
- 78 g net carbs
- 35 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Chickpeas simmered in coconut milk and tomato with spinach stirred through, served over rice. Entirely shelf-stable ingredients except the rice.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2 cans chickpeas, drained | $1.98 |
| 1 can coconut milk | $1.99 |
| 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz) | $1.89 |
| ½ bag frozen spinach | $0.90 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 4 cloves garlic | $0.17 |
| 1 cup dry rice | $0.38 |
| 1 tbsp oil | $0.24 |
| curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper | $0.50 |
| Total | $8.38 |
How to make it
- Start the rice.
- Soften onion in oil 5 minutes; add garlic, curry powder, and cumin and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes, coconut milk, and chickpeas. Simmer 15 minutes to thicken.
- Stir in frozen spinach, cook 3 more minutes, and season. Serve over rice.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 689 |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 93 g |
| Fiber | 15 g |
| Net carbs | 78 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Sodium | 648 mg |
Substitutions
- Spinach, frozen chopped → Green cabbage — saves $0.11/serving, −1 g protein. shredded cabbage stirred in at the end
Make it cheaper
Dry chickpeas cut the bean cost by more than half; a pound cooked on the weekend covers this twice.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Chickpea Coconut Curry?
About $8.38 total, or $2.09 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Chickpea Coconut Curry?
Each serving has roughly 20 g of protein (689 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Chickpea Coconut Curry cheaper?
Dry chickpeas cut the bean cost by more than half; a pound cooked on the weekend covers this twice.
Do leftovers of Chickpea Coconut Curry keep well?
Excellent — 4 days refrigerated, and better the next day.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.