Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Oil a 11x9-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Place sauce ingredients in blender and blend at high speed until smooth.

Step 3

Heat a large, deep non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. (Add water by the tablespoon if needed to prevent sticking.) Stir in the garlic, kale, and 2 tablespoons of water; cover tightly. Cook, stirring every 60 seconds, until kale has wilted to about half its volume.

Step 4

Add the sauce, hash browns, and chickpeas. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 5

Pour into prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake until casserole is set (no longer liquid in the middle), 10-15 minutes. Serve hot.