Riz W’ Hummus or “One-Pot Chickpeas & Rice

Name: Riz W’ Hummus or “One-Pot Chickpeas & Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil.; - 4 cloves garlic, minced.; - 1/2 tsp dried thyme.; - 1 tsp dried oregano.; - 1 tsp ground cumin.; 1/2 tsp Lebanese 7 spices.; - Pinch of cracked black pepper.; - 2 yellow onions, diced.; - 2 1/2 cups long grain white rice.; - 3 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed.; - 4 1/2 cups vegetable broth.; - 150 g spinach, sliced.; - 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste.; - 1 lemon, sliced into wedges.; - handful of fresh parsley for garnish.; - 1/2 tomato diced for garnish.

4 steps

Prep:10minCook:25min

A delicious and healthy Lebanese vegan meal made of chickpeas, rice and spinach, plus the addition of aromatic herbs and spices makes this really special, with a little fresh lemon on top brightening it up and the whole family will love it. Preparation methods vary according to the region and local traditions, this dish can also be prepared even with with meat or chicken which makes it very adaptable and can be served as a side or main dish.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 02:50:04 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories350.7 kcal (18%)

Total Fat5.8 g (8%)

Carbs64.9 g (25%)

Sugars5 g (6%)

Protein9.6 g (19%)

Sodium729.7 mg (36%)

Fiber5.8 g (21%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

2 Tbspolive oil

4 clovesgarlic

minced

½ tspdried thyme

1 tspdried oregano

1 tspground cumin

½ tspLebanese 7 spices

cracked black pepper

2yellow onions

diced

2 ½ cupslong grain white rice

3 cupschickpeas

drained and rinsed

4 ½ cupsvegetable broth

150gspinach

½ tspsalt

0.5tomato

Instructions

Step 1

In a large deep deep skillet, heat olive oil, over medium-low heat, sauté the garlic for 1 to 2 mins or just until soft and fragrant, add the cumin, oregano, 7 spices, and some freshly cracked black pepper to the skillet. Stir and sauté the spices in the hot oil for 1 more minute, add the onion to the skillet, sauté the onion until it is soft and translucent (about 5 min), add the rice and sauté for 2 more minutes.

Step 2

Drain the chickpeas add them to the skillet along with the vegetable broth, and a half teaspoon of salt, add the chopped spinach to the skillet, stir until wilted and all the ingredients are evenly combined.

Step 3

Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high, allow the skillet to come to a boil, turn the heat down to low and let simmer for 20 minutes. (adjust the heat up slightly if necessary to keep it simmering), turn the heat off and let it rest for 5 minutes without removing the lid.

Step 4

To serve, remove the lid, fluff with a fork, squeeze the lemon juice over each serving plate, garnish with part and tomato and enjoy. (can be served with plain yogurt or Laban W Khyar on the side).