Vegan Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable or coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon peeled or minced fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons vegan Thai red curry paste
• 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 (13-14 oz.) can coconut milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 (5 oz.) bag baby spinach (about five packed cups)
• Juice from 1 medium lime
• Cooked rice, for serving (optional)