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

Bunny Chow Bites (Dairy-Free)

A miniature, dairy-free version of the classic South African Bunny Chow, featuring a hollowed-out bread roll filled with flavorful vegetable curry.

60m4 servings
Contains wheatDAIRY-free
380 cal|15g protein|60g carbs|8g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 small Bread Rolls
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder
  • 1 can (14 oz) Diced Tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz) Chickpeas
  • 2 cups Spinach
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper

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

Instructions

  1. 1Hollow out the bread rolls, reserving the bread insides.
  2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until softened.
  3. 3Add curry powder and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. 4Stir in diced tomatoes, chickpeas, spinach, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. 5Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. 6Fill the hollowed-out bread rolls with the vegetable curry. Optionally, use bread insides for dipping.

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