Vegetarian "Chicken" Masala Curry

By
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Updated on 12/23/21
Vegetarian Chicken masala
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
404 Calories
6g Fat
40g Carbs
56g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 404
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 19g 69%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 56g
Vitamin C 5mg 23%
Calcium 272mg 21%
Iron 10mg 56%
Potassium 2646mg 56%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

If you've recently gone vegetarian, you might be longing for some of your favorite foods. Curried chicken masala has long been a favorite for many people, particularly in England. Love chicken masala? Try it with a chicken substitute, to make it completely vegetarian!

Ingredients

  • 10 to 15 ounces vegetarian chicken substitute, cut into 2-inch cubes

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon crushed garlic

  • 1 teaspoon crushed ginger

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chicken masala spice

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped tomato

  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup water

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Saute onions, garlic, and ginger in oil until lightly browned.

  3. Add Masala spice and saute 2 more minutes.

  4. Add tomatoes and cook another 10 minutes.

  5. Add Chicken Free Chicken and cook an additional 5 minutes adding water as necessary.​

  6. Serve over rice.

  7. Enjoy!

Vegetarian "Chicken" Masala Curry recipe courtesy of Follow Your Heart Natural Foods

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