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Chickpea Rice Pilaf ~ Easy recipe for savory turmeric-infused rice studded with fresh spinach and roasted chickpeas.

Chickpea Rice Pilaf

Savory turmeric-infused rice studded with fresh spinach and roasted chickpeas.
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: beans, dairy free, healthy, rice, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Resting Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Holly Gray

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and dried
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup Basmati rice uncooked
  • 2 cups vegan chicken-style broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Place chickpeas in a medium bowl, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and toss to coat. Spread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes until lightly crisp; set aside.
  • Into a medium pot over medium-high heat, add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and turmeric; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the rice, stirring to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Add the chicken-style broth. Bring just to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, until the rice is done. Remove from heat and, leaving the lid on, let the rice stand for 10 minutes to firm up.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork and gently stir in the baby spinach leaves. Cover for about 3 minutes, just long enough to wilt the spinach. Stir in the roasted chickpeas, adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 329mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg
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