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Bunny Chow Bites (Dairy-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Bunny Chow Bites (Dairy-Free)

Miniature versions of the South African street food classic, Bunny Chow. Dairy-free curry served in bread bowls.

65m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
300 cal|10g protein|50g carbs|7g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 small Loaf of Bread
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas
  • 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the 1 small Loaf of Bread into 4 equal pieces. Carefully hollow out the inside of each piece, leaving about a 1.27 cm thick wall, to create 4 bread bowls. Set the hollowed-out bread bowls aside.
  2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat (176.7°C / 175°C). Add the 1 medium Onion, chopped, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3Add the 2 cloves Garlic, minced, and the 2.54 cm Ginger, grated, to the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. 4Stir in the 2 tbsp Curry Powder and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more until it smells fragrant.
  5. 5Add the 1 can Canned Chickpeas, drained and rinsed, the 1 can Canned Diced Tomatoes with their juices, and the 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  6. 6Season the curry with the 1/2 tsp Salt and the 1/4 tsp Pepper. Stir well to combine.
  7. 7Carefully spoon the thickened curry mixture into the 4 prepared bread bowls, filling them generously.
  8. 8Serve the Bunny Chow Bites immediately.

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