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Sweet Potato and Chickpea Curry (Vegan)

40 min | easy

This creamy vegan curry is a cozy weeknight dinner with warm spices, tender sweet potatoes, and hearty chickpeas. It is budget-friendly, pantry-based, and great with rice, naan, or a simple cucumber salad.

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