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coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and quicker to cook.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Frozen spinach is often less expensive and lasts longer.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar adds acidity at a lower cost.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, and turmeric; cook, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.

Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.

Add chickpeas and diced tomato; cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and lime juice to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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