Print

Vegan Jamaican Chickpea Curry

Vegan Jamaican Chickpea Curry
Print Recipe

The Vegan Jamaican Chickpea Curry is a vibrant Caribbean-inspired dish full of bold spices, creamy coconut milk, and hearty chickpeas. This nutritious, satisfying vegan meal combines aromatic Jamaican curry powder, fresh thyme, and scotch bonnet peppers for an authentic island flavor. Easy to prepare with pantry staples and fresh vegetables, it’s a comforting, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons oil (coconut or vegetable)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Aromatics: Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped bell peppers until soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes, forming the flavorful base of your curry.
  2. Add Spices: Stir in Jamaican curry powder, fresh thyme leaves, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper (adjust for heat preference). Cook spices for 1-2 minutes to release their essential oils and deepen the flavor.
  3. Mix in Chickpeas and Broth: Add drained chickpeas and vegetable broth. Stir together so chickpeas soak up the spices.
  4. Simmer with Coconut Milk: Pour in coconut milk and stir well to blend. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce and meld flavors.
  5. Finish with Lime Juice: Remove from heat and squeeze in fresh lime juice for brightness. Stir before serving.

Notes

  • Toast your curry powder gently before adding liquids for intensified flavor.
  • Deseed scotch bonnet pepper to reduce spiciness while keeping flavor.
  • Use fresh thyme for a more vibrant herbal note than dried.
  • Simmer gently to prevent coconut milk from splitting.
  • Adjust thickness with more broth or longer cooking as preferred.

Nutrition

Keywords: vegan, Jamaican curry, chickpea curry, Caribbean, plant-based, gluten free, coconut milk, spicy, easy recipe

Find it online: https://mealsbylina.com/vegan-jamaican-chickpea-curry/