Sweet and Spicy Curry with Chickpeas

Name: Sweet and Spicy Curry with Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 pounds ground turkey thigh meat; 1 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, pressed; 1 (14.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons curry powder; ½ cup bottled sweet chili sauce; ½ cup coconut milk; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Rating: 4.59 stars

51 Ratings
40 Reviews
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One of my clients gave me a shorter version of this recipe before I left work for the day. Added a couple of things to it and loved it. Thanks a lot, Laurie. You were right -- good meal! This sauce goes well with rice or with pita bread. What's great about this recipe is you can add as much spice as you would like.

By Marcia

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prep:

15 mins

cook:

30 mins

total:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
Heat the sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook the turkey with onion and garlic in the oil until the meat is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Chop the meat up into crumbles as it cooks. Stir in the garbanzo beans, tomatoes, curry powder, chili sauce, and coconut milk; bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

424 calories; protein 35.7g; carbohydrates 29.4g; fat 18.9g; cholesterol 111.7mg; sodium 706.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (40)

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ConkyJoe

11/06/2011

Spicy hot & delish. Mostly followed the ingredients but changed up some measurements. Used 1 lb. 99% fat-free ground turkey breasts; 10 oz. diced tomatoes w/ habanero peppers (only use habanero option if you want to spike the heat); lite coconut milk. Eliminated the sesame oil and sautéed turkey onion & garlic in Better Than Bouillon Chicken Base. These changes eliminated some fat making it an even healthier version and it s still great tasting. The recipe as written seems to have more turkey than necessary so you may want to decrease the amount or if using the 2 lbs. at least up the garbanzo beans as others have suggested. Thank you Marcia for a fantastic recipe! UPDATE: This has become a repeat winner for us. I now add 1 cup of jumbo mixed raisins when stirring in the garbanzo beans. If you prefer firmer raisins add during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Read More

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Callista

04/28/2011

May have been because I used madras curry but I didn't care for this recipe. Also it was too sweet for my tastes. Read More

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51 Ratings

5 star values: 33
4 star values: 16
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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ConkyJoe

11/06/2011

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Percy Lee Owen

03/24/2011

Delicious. I forgot to use the garlic and it didn't matter. I also left the turkey out. This dish tastes amazing and is so quick to make. Read More

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AlwaysCookin

02/16/2011

This is a keeper! Yummm...makes my mouth hum. I followed other's tips. Made my own 1/2 c sweet chili sauce (ketchup honey & Sriracha); used 2 cans garbanzo (1 might have been fine) and 1 cup lite coconut milk. Did it all in my electric skillet. Put over rice. Fast delicious one-of-a-kind. Read More

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Michelle Villarosa

11/05/2010

I like it because it's quick easy tasty and healthy. Next time I think I may add raisins or mango. Read More

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Renee

03/03/2011

This is so delicious. I have been searching for a beautiful saucey curry dish like this to make at home. My husband and I love these flavors and I am so pleased with how it turned out. I served over jasmine rice and I used the remaining coconut milk in the rice...great combo!! Thanks! Read More

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Callista

04/28/2011

May have been because I used madras curry but I didn't care for this recipe. Also it was too sweet for my tastes. Read More

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MidtownMama

11/17/2010

This was a big hit for the whole family! We'll definitely be making this dish again next time with more chickpeas! Read More

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Shelby

03/04/2012

Great recipe!! I changed the canned tomatoes for real ones added curry paste instead of plain powder and added cubes of tofu instead of the meat. It was really great!! Read More

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DC Girly Girl

10/22/2012

Awesome recipe but I did make lots of changes as follows: 0) used bacon grease to cook up onion 1) did not use turkey - didn't have 2) used a whole can of coconut milk plus at least one cup of chicken broth 3) threw in 1 cup rice and cooked it in sauce 4) did not use chili sauce - didn't have 5) added peas at end Read More

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Sweet and Spicy Curry with Chickpeas

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 424.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 71 %

carbohydrates: 10 %

dietary fiber: 22 %

sugars:

fat: 29 %

saturated fat: 35 %

cholesterol: 37 %

vitamin a iu: 16 %

niacin equivalents: 92 %

vitamin b6: 55 %

vitamin c: 26 %

folate: 17 %

calcium: 10 %

iron: 34 %

magnesium: 24 %

potassium: 20 %

sodium: 28 %

thiamin: 11 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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ConkyJoe

11/06/2011

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Percy Lee Owen

03/24/2011

Delicious. I forgot to use the garlic and it didn't matter. I also left the turkey out. This dish tastes amazing and is so quick to make.

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AlwaysCookin

02/16/2011

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Michelle Villarosa

11/05/2010

I like it because it's quick easy tasty and healthy. Next time I think I may add raisins or mango.

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Renee

03/03/2011

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Callista

04/28/2011

May have been because I used madras curry but I didn't care for this recipe. Also it was too sweet for my tastes.

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MidtownMama

11/17/2010

This was a big hit for the whole family! We'll definitely be making this dish again next time with more chickpeas!

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Shelby

03/04/2012

Great recipe!! I changed the canned tomatoes for real ones added curry paste instead of plain powder and added cubes of tofu instead of the meat. It was really great!!

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DC Girly Girl

10/22/2012

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