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Chana Masala (Chickpea Masala)

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1806143

Serving Description: 1.5 Cup

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Vegetables

Attributes: Beans, Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Allergens: None

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1806143

Serving Description: 1.5 Cup

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Vegetables

Attributes: Beans, Vegan, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Allergens: None

Ingredients

Ingredients list for this recipe is unavailable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Onion: 78%
  • Jalapeño, slices, canned: 61% (drained)
  • Cilantro: 84%
  • Garbanzo Beans, canned: 65% (drained)

Pre-Preparation

  1. Wash produce as needed.

  2. Chop onions, garlic, jalapeños, ginger, and cilantro.

  3. Drain tomatoes, reserving the liquid.

  4. Drain and rinse garbanzo beans.

Preparation

  1. Slightly purée tomatoes using an immersion blender, leaving slightly chunky.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

  3. Add chili powder and curry powder to the skillet. Heat for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. Add chopped onions, garlic, jalapeños, and ginger. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.

  5. Once vegetables are soft, add cilantro, salt, and puréed tomatoes.

  6. Purée all ingredients in the skillet with an immersion blender until smooth.

  7. Add reserved diced tomato liquid while puréeing to help reach a smooth consistency.

  8. Cook for an additional 2–3 minutes until the sauce has the consistency of a thick gravy.

  9. Bring up to a boil and add drained chickpeas.

  10. Reduce heat to medium and cook until chickpeas are heated through, about 5–7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 140°F.

  11. Remove from heat and add spinach.

  12. Mix to combine and wilt spinach.

Serving

Serving size: 1½ cups (10.5 oz)

Recipe Source: Boulder Valley School District Food Service


Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

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Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0.5 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0.5 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0.5 cups
Grains 0 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 1 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 179.83 kcal
Total Fat 4.84 gm
Saturated Fat 0.59 gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 391.32 mg
Carbohydrates 28.18 gm
Fiber 9.76 gm
Sugars 4.76* gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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