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Golden Chickpea Pilaf

Golden Chickpea Pilaf is a delicious and wholesome dinner that's ready in under 30 minutes. This fragrant pilaf features perfectly cooked basmati rice, tender chickpeas, and warm spices. Serve it with raita or seekh kebab for a complete and satisfying meal.
1
30 min
TOTAL TIME
235
CALORIES
$0.50
PER SERVING
Golden Chickpea Pilaf
Directions
6 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
20 min
COOK TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat and add the finely chopped onion. Cook until onions are golden brown.
2
Add minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, and salt to the pot, stir and cook for 1 minute.
3
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the pot, and cook for 4-5 minutes while continuously stirring.
4
Stir in the basmati rice and then add 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
5
Cover the pot with a lid, lower the heat to low, and let the rice cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the water has been absorbed.
6
Remove the pot from heat, let it rest for 5 minutes. Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork. Serve with raita or kebab.
Health Info
Macros
65g
CARBS
9g
FAT
20g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
VEGETARIAN
VEGAN
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