Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
35 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
8


Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil
  • 1clovegarlic, minced
  • 1cupuncooked basmati rice
  • 2teaspoonsground cumin
  • 2teaspoonsground coriander
  • 1teaspoonground turmeric
  • 1teaspoonground cayenne pepper
  • 1quartchicken stock
  • 1 ½poundsground turkey
  • 2(15 ounce) cansgarbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
  • 2(15 ounce) cansblack beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1bunchchopped fresh cilantro (Optional)
  • 1bunchchopped fresh parsley (Optional)
  • ¼cuppine nuts (Optional)
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, then pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

    Meanwhile, place ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until crumbly and evenly browned.

    Gently stir turkey, garbanzo beans, black beans, cilantro, parsley, and pine nuts into cooked rice. Season with salt and black pepper.



    Recipe Tip

    You can use ground beef, lamb, or pork instead of turkey.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    453

    Calories

    12g

    Fat

    56g

    Carbs

    31g

    Protein

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