How To Make Chickpea & Courgette Pilaf
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 courgette, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Wash the rice thoroughly and set aside.
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Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until they become translucent.
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Add the courgette to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add the cumin, turmeric, and paprika to the pan and stir well to coat the vegetables.
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Add the rice to the pan and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.
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Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
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Stir in the chickpeas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
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Remove from heat and let the pilaf rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 287kcal
- Total Fat : 4g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 521mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 6g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 9g
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