Description
A cozy and nourishing dish of rice and chickpeas, infused with fresh herbs and zesty lemon, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir for a few minutes until slightly toasted.
- Pour in the vegetable broth or water and bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, add the chickpeas, salt, and pepper, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat, mix in fresh herbs and lemon juice.
- Serve warm as a main dish or side.
Notes
This dish is perfect for meal prep and stores well in the fridge. You can substitute other beans or grains as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg