Rice with chickpeas and spices

• For 4 people
• Preparation time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Rice
• soaked for 30 minutes
• Basmati rice : 1 cup
• Water : 2 cups
• Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
• Chickpeas
  • Canned chickpeas : 1 can
  • Olive oil : 2 tablespoons
  • Onion : 1 medium-sized, chopped
  • Garlic : 3 cloves, minced
  • Ground cumin : 1 teaspoon
  • Ground coriander : 1 teaspoon
  • Paprika : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Salt : 1/2 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Black pepper : 1/4 teaspoon teaspoon
  • Lemon juice : 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh cilantro : 2 tablespoons, chopped

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Steps

• Cook the Rice
• Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.
• In a pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
• Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water.
• Add salt, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
• Prepare the Chickpeas
• Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.
• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown.
• Add ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
• Add the drained chickpeas to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
• Combine Rice and Chickpeas
• Once the rice and chickpeas are ready, gently combine them in a serving dish.
• Mix well to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
• Serve hot and enjoy!

Tips

• You can add additional vegetables like diced bell peppers or carrots to the chickpea mixture for extra flavor and nutrition.
• Garnish the dish with some toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds for added crunch.

Information

• This rice with chickpeas and spices recipe is a delicious and satisfying vegetarian dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.
• It is packed with protein from the chickpeas and aromatic flavors from the spices, making it a healthy and flavorful option for any meal.