Middle Eastern Chickpea & Rice Stew

Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and have been a staple in Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Middle Eastern Chickpea & Rice Stew

Cooking Method: Stovetop Cuisine: Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Stew Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 can Chickpeas
• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 large Onion
• 3 clove Garlic Cloves
• 2 medium Carrot
• 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 4 cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas.
2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic cloves, sauté until golden brown.
4. Add grated carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Stir in tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric powder.
6. Add basmati rice and vegetable stock, bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
8. Stir in chickpeas, lemon juice, fresh cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
9. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
10. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.