Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas
Chole saag combines tender garbanzo beans and spinach with sweet peas in a creamy yogurt-based sauce seasoned with garlic, onion, cumin, curry powder, and red pepper flakes. Chicken broth rounds out the mixture, while salt and pepper balance its warming, gently spicy flavor. Serve it as a hearty centerpiece for an Indian-inspired lunch or dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, cumin, and curry powder, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the drained peas and mash well. Stir in garbanzo beans, spinach, yogurt, and chicken broth. Cook and stir until heated through, then season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- 2
Stir in garlic, onion, red pepper flakes, cumin, and curry powder, and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the drained peas and mash them well.
- 4
Stir in garbanzo beans, spinach, yogurt, and chicken broth.
- 5
Cook and stir until heated through, then season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
- Calories 321.85 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.82 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 40.77 g 15%
- Total Fat 11.62 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 470.24 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 12.84 g Good Source 46%
- Total Sugars 8.41 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 289.58 mg Good Source 22%
- Iron 6.51 mg Good Source 36%
- Potassium 959.92 mg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin A 408.09 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 30.6 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chopped Spinach, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 321.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Chopped Spinach, Curry Powder, Garbanzo Beans. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 321.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas healthy?
- Spinach and Chickpea Chole with Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 321.85 calories and 15.82 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 470.24 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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