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Chickpeas with Rice

A quick, comforting one-pan meal of fluffy rice and tender chickpeas, seasoned simply for any night of the week.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
10g
Chickpeas with Rice
comfortingquickMediterraneanveganvegetariangluten-freedairy-freeplant-based

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cups vegetable broth

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the 1 diced onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the 2 minced garlic cloves and the 1 cup rice. Cook for 1 minute until the rice is lightly toasted and fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the drained chickpeas and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • Medium pot with lid
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Can opener
  • Fork

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