Rajma Masala (Kidney Bean Curry) - Capital Area Food Bank
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Servings: 4

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Free

Per Serving: 170 Calories | 27g Carbs | 8g Sugar | 9g Fiber | 4g Fat (0.5g Sat Fat) | 8g Protein | 330mg Sodium

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ tablespoon fresh ginger, grated or powder
  • ½ tablespoon fresh garlic, minced or powder
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, no salt added, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, no salt added
  • ½ tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Add oil, onions, ginger and garlic to a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the kidney beans, tomatoes, cumin, garam masala and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes or until heated through.
  3. Top with optional cilantro and serve warm.

Shopping Tip: Choose low salt/no salt added canned foods. If not available, draining and rinsing can reduce the salt content up to 40%!

Ingredient Swap: Any beans will work. Try black, pinto or kidney.

Did You Know? Beans are a great source of plant protein and fiber.

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