Ricechickpeasalad Food

RICE CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Slice onions and fry in the olive oil until browned. Remove from pan.
• Chop red, green, yellow bell pepper and garlic and mix with cooked rice, chickpeas and corn.
• Pour in the vegetable stock, mix well and season with salt, pepper and paprica to taste.
• Mix in the browned onions (they should still be warm when mixed in!).
• Can be made ahead, but should be taken out of the fridge about one hour before serving for the flavors to develop.

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.

WILD RICE & FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the rice. Boil according to the pack instructions, adding the chickpeas for the final 4 mins. Drain and allow to cool a little, then mix through the cranberries and onion.
• Whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and seasoning to make a dressing. Toss with the rice mixture, then pile onto a large serving plate. Crumble over the feta, then scatter with parsley. Serve warm or cold.

CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine chickpeas, onion, cucumber, tomato, red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Mix well and serve.

EASY CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix cherry tomato halves, diced cucumber, bell pepper strips, and chopped green onion together in a large bowl; add chickpeas and feta cheese and gently stir.
• Whisk balsamic vinegar, basil, and olive oil together in a small bowl; drizzle over the salad and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.

CURRIED CHICKPEA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a sauté pan large enough to easily hold the beans over medium heat. When hot, add the oil to heat, then add the onion and sauté until deeply colored, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring periodically.
• Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper (if using) and continue to sauté until the spices are aromatic and a bit toasted, about 3 minutes.
• Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, salt and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
• Remove from heat and cool. Store in the refrigerator, or mix in the fresh cilantro or parsley and serve immediately.