Vegan Jamaican Chickpea Vegetable Curry

Calling out all spice lovers, this recipe is for you! This Jamaican chickpea curry has a slightly different taste profile than your usual curry and is incredibly comforting to have. I especially love serving it with a side of freshly cooked rice.

💚Why you will love this recipe

• Bold, rich, and utterly delicious - Curry powder and other warming spices provide this Jamaican chickpea curry with tons of flavor and will leave you craving for more!
• Healthy and wholesome - This vegan Jamaican curry is packed full of nutritious veggies and protein-rich chickpeas, therefore will leave you feeling full and satisfied.
• An easy one-pot meal - You will be in and out of the kitchen in no time! Hence, this low-effort recipe makes a great weeknight dinner.
• Highly customizable - Most ingredients used in this recipe are swappable, and you can easily adjust this Jamaican chickpea curry to suit your taste.

🧅What you will need

📃Ingredients notes and substitutions

• Chickpeas - Both canned chickpeas or chickpeas cooked from scratch can be used to make this vegan Jamaican curry.
• Coconut milk - Make sure you are using the canned ones that are meant for cooking. I highly recommend using full-fat coconut milk, but you can use the light version to lower the calories of this curry.
• Curry powder - I am using regular curry powder in this recipe. However, if you can get your hands on the Jamaican version, feel free to use that instead.

🔪How to make

Here is a quick rundown of the processes involved in making Jamaican vegetable curry. The full detailed recipe will be in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Heat a 5-6qt Dutch oven/soup pot. Add in onion and saute until translucent. Next, stir in garlic, ginger, and all the spices. Fry for a minute.

Next, pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a simmer, then add in potato, carrot, and tomato. Cook for 3-4 minutes before adding in the rest of the veggies along with chickpeas. Cook until veggies are fork-tender.

Give it a taste and add more seasonings, if desired. Your Jamaican chickpea curry is ready to be served!

✔Helpful tips

• Cut veggies into relatively equal-sized chunks to ensure that they are cooked simultaneously.
• Use a large enough pot to cook your Jamaican vegetable curry to prevent it from boiling over. A 5-6qt Dutch oven or soup pot should be sufficient.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of curry powder used to taste. This version is pretty mild, so add more for a bolder curry.
• If you like thick curries, reduce the broth used to ½-1 cup.
• Leftovers will last in the fridge for 3-4 days. Transfer it to a sealed container before keeping.

✨Variations

Veggies - You can replace vegetables used in this vegan Jamaican curry with whatever you have on hand. Some that work well in this recipe include cabbage, eggplant, long beans, green peas, or bell peppers. You can even use frozen vegetable mix to speed up the process.

Chickpeas - Not a fan of chickpeas? You can substitute it with other plant-based proteins like tofu, tempeh, or seitan chicken.

Coconut milk - You can use other kinds of plant-based milk instead. Almond milk, soy milk, and cashew milk are some great alternatives. Optionally, you can add a few drops of coconut extract. Or, you could simply skip it and use more vegetable broth in place.

Dial-up the heat - If you love spice, add a generous pinch of chili powder or a tiny amount of cayenne pepper to your Jamaican chickpea curry.

🍚How to serve

• Toppings - To give vegan Jamaican curry some extra crunch and flavor, top it with chopped fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley and green onion, red chili flakes, crushed peanuts, or slices of chilies.
• Rice - As mentioned above, plain old rice pairs exceptionally well with this dish! For a lower-carb option, you can use cauliflower or broccoli rice instead.
• Noodles - This Jamaican vegetable curry also goes well with cooked noodles. Some of my go-to include rice noodles or wheat noodles.
• Vegetables and side salads - Salad greens and other raw veggies perfectly balance out the richness of this curry.

❔Commonly asked questions

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