Brrrr…it looks like Fall has arrived early here in Southern Ontario!
Today was dark, chilly, windy, dark and more dark, and leaves on the ground producing.
Last night was no different. Eric and I went out for a walk around 9pm we had to bring our jackets it was so windy and chilly out! It could have been Halloween.
Today my mind drifted to thoughts of:
- HEAT
- Eating breakfast pizza
- Tea
- Blankets
- Sketchie
- Mr. T (what, like you don’t think about him!)
- Writing
- Baking
In that order.
Bring back the heat, I protested.
So I did.
In my best Justin voice, I sang, ‘I’m bringing heeee-eeeeat baaaaack.’ and then I fired up the stove and grabbed my favourite curry.
The heat shall be had.
Quick & Spicy Veggie Chickpea Curry
Adapted from Shape Magazine.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 cup green beans, cut into small pieces
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (I used Arvinda’s Curry Masala)
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1 large tomato, sliced
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions: In a medium sized skillet add olive oil and turn burner to medium heat. Add chopped onion and ginger and stir. Cook until caramelized, watching carefully, for about 5-10 minutes making sure not to burn. Add chopped beans, carrots, and chickpeas and reduce heat to low-medium. Add curry powder and soy sauce and stir well. Cook about 5-10 minutes until carrots are softened slightly (do not overcook). Add sliced tomatoes and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and serve with brown rice if preferred.
There is nothing quite like the taste of delicious caramelized onions. Mmm.
Add in your carrots, green beans, and chicky peas.
Finally tomatoes, just to warm them.
Serve, enjoy, and feel the burn. 
The good kind of burn.
Tomorrow, I have a VERY exciting breakfast to show you. Get excited.
The Friday Fun we are going to have will be positively evil. Witch hat and broom optional, but highly recommended.
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Mmm curry is so delicious! I usually use Patak’s curry paste but now that I know you have such rave reviews about the brand you use, maybe I will give it a try instead.
It seems like Autumn comes earlier and earlier every year! And while I love the pumpkins and big sweaters, I don’t like the snow that comes after it all! I grew up in New Brunswick but I’m in Houston now. It’s a very strange feeling to look forward to the fall, because it means no hot weather…and I don’t have to worry about the snow!
I’m really particular about my curry but this one looks easy enough. I messed up a recipe a long time ago by adding too much curry powder and I’ve shied away ever since. Time to give a try again!
It seems fall is coming fast – love curries as an antidote. I was actually just daydreaming about going home and making curried lentils.
It totally felt like Fall today here on long island too! I went for a run in the park, and it was just so gray and breezy out. I don’t think I’m ready for it yet!
Though today was the perfect excuse to drink copious amounts of tea.
You already had a fabulous breakfast with the pizza this week! I can’t wait to see another.
I love autumn! The best season ever!
It’s funny how quickly the weather can change, eh?
I am still experiencing very humid weather; I am ready for a break!
It’s funny how quickly the weather can change, eh?
I am still experiencing very humid weather; I am ready for a break!
Hopefully it will come soon.
Yum, I love curry. And I love the fall. Everything about it!
Can’t wait to see what breakfast you have to unveil!
It’s turning into fall here in Boston, too! It was a little brisk today! Not quite ready for the cold weather.
It’s chilly here too. I’m missing summer already.
Mmm, I definitely want to try this. I also had spice on the brain, which is probably why I made a spicy avocado salad!!!
I’m dreading the chilly mornings only because I know that means my Iced Coffee obsession will subside. I’m not ready for hot coffee yet!
I can’t wait to see breakfast tomorrow.
Question about canned chickpeas: is it normal for there to be a black residue at the top of the can when you open it up? I just opened up a can tonight and I assume it’s normal but wondering if you’ve ever noticed that? It was an a can of organic chickpeas if it makes a difference.
I haven’t experienced that before, but I would contact the company and report it
A breakfast surprise? I still can’t get over the breakfast pizza (which I made tonight and can’t wait to try!)
It is definitely fall in Minnesota as well! I love it!
Ohhh bring on the cold! Sorry Angela! I can’t wait for it to get chilly. Not that I love frigid weather, I just love NOT 100*F and humid weather. Oh Canada, I should just move there! I’m totally okay with you bringin’ the heat, though… that chickpea curry looks beautiful and delicious.
I don’t quite know how you can outdo the breakfast pizza but I’m excited.
I’m actually very jealous that you’re having fall-like weather. Here in DC we’re still sweating.
That dinner looks yummy and EASY. That is now added to my must try list
Now my interest is peaked for Friday!
It is getting chilly where I am too!
Your dinner looks great, might be too hot for me though!! Can’t wait to see the breakfast recipe
I so SO wish I lived where you do! I’d KILL for a relief from this heat!
I was thinking about Halloween today. The weather was giving me that feeling that it’s just around the corner.
Whaaat?!?! I can’t believe it’s jacket weather there! Please send the cooler air this way, down to Atlanta.
Can’t wait to see tomorrow’s breakfast!
I love chilly weather-its not that chilly where I live so I am very jealous! Looking foward to hearing about your breakfast tommorow! =)
Fall hasn’t reached us in the midwest but it was stormy today and in the sixties this morning so I sort of was able to feel it happen! Makes me want pumpkin pie!
I’m sorry you’re not looking forward to the cold! I for one, can’t wait for these 90* days to end!!
I saw this recipe in SHAPE and had plans to make it tonight too (im in California so just starting dinner). RANDOM! I just pulled out of my ingredients and noticed that my green beans are moldy. YUCK! I going to add some mushrooms instead and see if it turns out. If not my husband will be taking me out to sushi
Haha glad to see that others dream about pizza, too!
This looks really fantastic! I’ve definitely been wanting heat lately too, so I’ll for sure be giving your recipe a try soon. Anything simple & curry has me sold!
Mmmm, delicious sounding (and looking!) as per usual. I just made a batch of pumpkin scones (I added raisins that were soaked overnight in water – it plumps them up beautifully), and they are my new favourite scone! Unfortunately, I burned my arm while taking them out of the oven. To console myself I decided to surf the internet, and checked your blog. I had a quiet laugh when I saw the title to this post
I wish every day was as gorgeous as today–mid 70s F, sunny with blue skies, a light breeze, zero humidity. I managed to sneak out of the office for 15 minute walk mid-afternoon because it was just too lovely to be stuck at my desk.
I love your last 2 pictures with the weathered looking table. Gorgeous! Those are the kind of settings that are just “average” to the naked eye, but beautiful when you put a camera to them
I stumbled across that recipe on Shape magazine’s website a couple of times while looking for recipes but never ended up making eat. Your version looks delicious! I love when a meal is that colorful, it usually means it is yummy and healthy!
I know, I feel like I should be planning for Thanksgiving already. So cold! I can’t wait to hear your breakfast surprise!
mmm I love me some spicy curry!!! Fall’ish weather is right around the cornere here too! I can’t wait!
I love chickpeas and flavorful dishes—this is perfect! Looks so fresh, too.
I’m with ya – I’m not ready for the heat to be gone yet!
Your dinner looks deliciously spicy!
I missed the heat today too. I was sporting socks pants regular shirt and a sweater , just around the house!
However it is perfect workout outside weather!
i’m jealous about the fall weather there! it was 90 today and all i could think was “i can’t wait til i have to wear jeans and a jacket!”
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