Mediterranean Chickpea Rice with Lemon

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Rice with Lemon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp cooking oil; 1/2 cup long grain rice; 1 cup water; 1 cup (~1/2 can) chickpeas; 1/2 onion, diced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

Total Time: 30 minutes Equipment: Stovetop Special Diet: Dairy Free

Updated: March 3, 2023

Author: Erika Duboff

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 25 Minutes

Skill Level: Easy

Mediterranean Chickpea Rice with Lemon is a bright and filling dish. Beans and rice are such a classic combination in so many cultures – they are hearty, nutritious, and comforting. This dish has a creamy texture from the chickpeas and perfect tanginess from the lemon. Get creative with your beans and rice dish with this delicious vegetarian recipe.

Preparation Steps

Wash rice.
In a medium sauce pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
Add rice, water, chickpeas, bay leaf and salt.
Bring water to boil and cover the pot. Cook ingredients over low heat for 15-20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5-10 more minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork. Gently mix in lemon juice and parsley. Add pepper to taste.

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