Meatless Monday – Spaghetti with Chickpeas, Indian Style

We eat a lot of pasta in this house, and I’m always looking for a way to change it up to break the monotony. This is a tasty vegan spaghetti dish that my whole family enjoys – even the toddlers.I love adding chickpeas to my dishes as they are protein packed and make for a filling meal. I usually have a can hanging around in my pantry, so they are convenient too. Although it has curry powder in it, the curry flavor doesn’t overpower the dish – it’s more like a side note. Enjoy!

Ingredients
Roughly 1⁄2 of a 14.5 oz box of multigrain spaghetti
4 tablespoons oil of choice
11⁄2 cups red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated with a microplane
1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped or put through a garlic press
1 tablespoon curry powder
1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons water
2 cups of canned diced tomatoes
Salt to taste (I used 2 teaspoons pink salt)
1 15oz can chickpeas
1⁄4 cup cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped
1 cup packed fresh spinach, washed and dried
1⁄2 cup boiling water

Instructions
1. Cook spaghetti in salted water according to package directions, drain and set aside.
2. In a small bowl add curry powder, turmeric, and water to form a paste.
3. In a large skillet heat oil over medium-low heat.
4. Add onions.
5. Saute stirring frequently, until onions are soft and just starting to brown, about 15 minutes.
6. Add ginger and garlic.
7. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
8. Add tomatoes, and salt, stir.
9. Increase heat to medium-high.
10. Cook tomato mixture stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.
11. Add chickpeas, and cilantro, stir.
12. Cook 2 minutes, add spinach.
13. Stir, and add 1⁄2 cup boiling water.
14. Cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
15. Remove from heat.
16. Enjoy!

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