Shiitake Mushroom and Chickpea Curry

- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced

- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed

- 1 onion, diced

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece ginger, minced

- 1 tablespoon curry powder

- 1 can coconut milk

- 1 cup spinach leaves

- 1 tablespoon olive oil

- Salt and pepper to taste

- Cooked basmati rice (optional)

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until soft.

3. Add shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender.

4. Stir in curry powder and chickpeas, cooking for another minute.

5. Pour in coconut milk and simmer for 10 minutes.

6. Add spinach leaves, stirring until wilted.

7. Season with salt and pepper, and serve over basmati rice.

 

Cost Estimate:

Prices may vary based on location, brand, and whether you buy organic or conventional ingredients.

 

- **Shiitake Mushrooms (1 cup, about 4 oz):** $4.00

- **Chickpeas (1 can):** $1.00

- **Onion (1 medium):** $0.50

- **Garlic (2 cloves):** $0.20

- **Ginger (1-inch piece):** $0.30

- **Curry Powder (1 tablespoon):** $0.15

- **Coconut Milk (1 can):** $2.00

- **Spinach Leaves (1 cup):** $1.00

- **Olive Oil (1 tablespoon):** $0.15

- **Salt and Pepper:** $0.05

 

**Total Estimated Cost:** ~$9.35

 

Calorie Breakdown:

1. **Shiitake Mushrooms (1 cup, 4 oz):** 40 calories

2. **Chickpeas (1 can, 15 oz):** 350 calories

3. **Onion (1 medium):** 45 calories

4. **Garlic (2 cloves):** 10 calories

5. **Ginger (1-inch piece):** 5 calories

6. **Curry Powder (1 tablespoon):** 20 calories

7. **Coconut Milk (1 can, 13.5 oz):** 420 calories

8. **Spinach Leaves (1 cup):** 7 calories

9. **Olive Oil (1 tablespoon):** 120 calories

 

Total Calories: ~1,017 calories (for the entire dish)

 

Per Serving:

If the recipe makes about 4 servings, each serving would be approximately 254 calories.

 

This estimate should give you a good idea of the cost and nutritional content of the shiitake chickpea curry.