Turmeric Rice with Chickpeas
A vibrant, spicy, and nourishing dish that captures the essence of home-cooked meals. Turmeric Rice with Chickpeas is simple to make and loaded with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons turmeric
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro)
- Optional: yogurt or tahini for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the turmeric, rice, and chickpeas, ensuring everything is mixed well and coated with the lovely golden hue.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bringing everything to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Season it with salt, pepper, and stir in the lemon juice and fresh herbs.
- Serve warm, topped with a dollop of yogurt or tahini if desired.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add a splash of coconut milk along with the vegetable broth. Adjust spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg