Description
A comforting and forgiving one-pot meal made with rice, chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley, basil, or cilantro)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the long grain rice, chickpeas, and vegetable broth.
- Stir gently to settle the rice evenly.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork; let it rest for 5 minutes if there is visible moisture.
- Stir in lemon juice, chopped fresh herbs, and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, crisp salad, or tangy olives and feta. Feel free to add extras like toasted pine nuts or a splash of broth if it looks dry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg