Description
This colorful and nutritious Turmeric Rice with Chickpeas is a delightful dish packed with flavor and health benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat and add the chopped onion.
- Stir in the minced garlic and turmeric powder, cooking for an additional minute.
- Add the rinsed rice and water to the pot, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- Stir in the chickpeas and season with salt, mixing well.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding spices like cumin or coriander. Use vegetable broth instead of water for cooking the rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg