Turmeric Chickpea Rice Bowl
A nourishing and comforting bowl of rice infused with turmeric and chickpeas, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and turmeric, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the rice and stir to coat in the oil and spices.
- Pour in vegetable broth or water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Stir in chickpeas and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of water if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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