Chickpea Rice Pilaf
Lightly seasoned and perfectly fluffy, Chickpea Rice Pilaf is a delicious side or main dish. It's easy to make on the stove in 30 minutes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onion diced small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced small
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice rinsed*
- 2¼ cups water
- 15 ounces chickpeas (1½ cups) rinsed and drained
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until softened and slightly translucent.1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ cup onion
- Next add the garlic and red bell pepper and saute for a minute more.2 cloves garlic, 1 red bell pepper
- Then add the rice to the vegetable mixture. Stir frequently for a couple of minutes until the rice starts to look translucent.1½ cups long-grain white rice
- Stir in the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and allow the rice to gently simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.2¼ cups water
- Remove the pot from the heat. Lift up the lid and add the chickpeas on top of the rice. Do not stir.15 ounces chickpeas
- Lay a clean dish towel over the top of the pot. Replace the lid on top of the towel and allow the rice and chickpeas to steam for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and fold in the parsley. Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed. Serve with lemon wedges.2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, salt and pepper, lemon wedges
Notes
*Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer. This simple step will result in a fluffier rice pilaf.
Leftover rice can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in a microwave or in a pot on the stove with a little water.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 228mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
