🌙 Late Night Grind: Quick Coconut Curry Chickpeas

NIGHT GRIND STATS:

• 🧠 Focus Level: High
• 💤 Food Coma Risk: Zero
• ⚡ Energy Duration: Long-lasting
• 🛠️ Prep Time: Fast

The Grind Fuel (Instructions):

• Prep Ingredients:

  • Dice 1 onion, mince 2 garlic cloves, and grate 1 tsp ginger.
  • Chop kale (or use pre-chopped).

• Toast Spices:

  • In a large skillet, add 1½ Tbsp curry powder & 1 tsp cumin over medium heat.
  • Toast for 1 minute until fragrant.

• Sauté Aromatics:

  • Add the prepared onion, garlic, ginger, and 2 Tbsp olive oil.
  • Cook for 5 minutes until the onion is soft.

• Add Main Ingredients:

  • Drain 2 cans of chickpeas and stir in with 8 oz tomato sauce and 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk.

• Simmer Curry:

  • Increase heat to medium-high to simmer.
  • Once simmering, reduce to medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• Incorporate Greens:

  • Add 4 oz kale (about 3 cups) and cook until wilted (5 minutes).
  • Season with salt to taste (around ½ tsp).
• Serve and Enjoy:
  • Best served hot over rice, bread, or with torta for dipping!

💡 HUSTLE HACK: This light meal keeps your mind sharp and focused, unlike heavy takeout that can leave you feeling sluggish—perfect for those late-night work sessions!