Chickpea And Apple Rice Recipe
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Description
This dish is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with the tender chickpeas and fresh apples adding a unique flavor and texture to the fluffy rice. It’s a filling and nutritious meal that can be served as a side dish or as a main meal. And the best part is that it’s easy to make and can be ready in less than 30 minutes!Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is approximately 10 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is approximately 20 minutes.Ingredients
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 medium-sized apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of water
Equipment
- A medium-sized pot
- A wooden spoon or spatula
- A cutting board
- A sharp knife
Method
- Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the cumin and coriander powder to the pot and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the chopped apples and chickpeas to the pot and stir for a few minutes until the apples start to soften.
- Add the rice to the pot and stir until it’s coated with the onion and apple mixture.
- Add the water and salt to the pot and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
- Simmer the rice for 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
This dish can be customized to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables or spices. You can also substitute the chickpeas with any other type of bean or legume.Nutrition Info
- Calories: 396
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Protein: 11g
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Sodium: 619mg
- Potassium: 510mg
- Fiber: 11g
- Sugar: 9g
- Vitamin A: 50IU
- Vitamin C: 6.9mg
- Calcium: 79mg
- Iron: 3.5mg
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