Description
A comforting, hands-off slow cooker cauliflower curry that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This diabetic-friendly recipe is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort for maximum comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a small skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. This step is optional but highly recommended, as it deepens the flavor base of your curry immensely.
- Add the cauliflower florets and drained chickpeas to the slow cooker insert. Spoon the sautéed onion mixture over the top. In a medium bowl, whisk together the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, tomato paste, and all the spices (curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cayenne). Pour this flavorful sauce over the cauliflower and chickpeas.
- Give everything a gentle stir to ensure the sauce coats the vegetables. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours. The cauliflower should be tender but not mushy.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the fresh spinach. It will wilt perfectly in the residual heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
This curry is a meal prep dream. Proper storage means you can enjoy it all week long. Refrigerator: Allow the curry to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days. Freezer: This curry freezes exceptionally well. Portion it into freezer-safe bags or containers, leaving a little space for expansion. It will maintain its quality for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg