Chickpeas With Rice And Vegetables Food

CHICKPEAS AND RICE

Steps:

• Cook water, rice, thyme, and bay leaf and set aside.
• Heat olive oil and half of the butter in a skillet and then add chickpeas.
• When chickpeas start to lightly brown (about 5 mins) add parsley and the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
• Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and mix rice and chickpeas together until rice is a golden color.
• Mix in remaining butter (cubed) and Parmesan cheese.

CHICKPEAS WITH RICE AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a large pot (at least 5 qt) and mix well.
• Bring broth to a boil, stirring a few times to distribute rice and prevent sticking on the bottom.
• Turn heat down, cover and cook on low about 70 minutes or until rice is done. Mix 2 or 3 times while cooking, adding small amounts of water if needed.

RICE AND CHICKPEA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Lightly oil a small casserole or 8-inch baking pan.
• In a large bowl, mash chickpeas till thick but still coarse.
• Set aside.
• In a large, non-stick fry pan, heat olive oil.
• Gently sauté onions, peppers, celery, carrot and mushroom over medium-low heat until vegetables are soft.
• Combine remaining ingredients and vegetables with chickpeas.
• Turn into casserole dish and bake 45 minutes.
• Serve with vegetarian gravy or tomato sauce.

CHICKPEA AND VEGETABLE CURRY

Steps:

• Warm oil in a large pan over medium heat. Saute garlic and onions 5-8 minutes, until translucent and slightly browned.
• In a small bowl, combine curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Add chickpeas and mix seasoning to pan and stir for 1 minute.
• Add coconut milk, tomatoes and their liquid, carrots, broccoli, and red bell pepper. Bring to a low simmer and saute for 10 minutes, until vegetables are easily pierced with a fork.
• Serve over basmati rice.

RICE WITH CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Cover chickpeas with water and simmer 10-15 minutes or until just tender.
• Meanwhile, prepare the rice. In a saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic and fry 2 minutes. Stir in rice and stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in 1-1/4 cups stock or water. Simmer 10 minutes, then add another 1-1/4 cups stock or water. Continue cooking 10 to 12 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
• Drain chickpeas. In a skillet, pour enough oil to just cover the bottom. Add chickpeas and fry, stirring frequently, until golden-brown. Remove chick peas with slotted spoon and stir into rice.
• Serve topped with tomato sauce.