Chickpea Spiced Rice Recipe

Recipe By Real Simple

Go-to pantry staples (hello, pantry cooking), rice and canned chickpeas find new life in this craveable dish made to be a vegetarian main, yet also at home as a side dish on any occasion. The fragrant basmati is combined with melted shallots, garam masala, and dates, while the chickpeas are transformed into crispy, turmeric-spiced orbs. Pistachios add a pop of nutty flavor while cilantro draws out the earthy undertones. Garam masalaa blend of cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and cardamom and other spicesadds subtle warmth to the rice, while the dates bring jammy sweetness, which contrast the savory shallots and crispy chickpeas. Pro tip: rinsing the rice before cooking is the key to fluffy, separated grains of rice, as it removes excess starch before cooking, so don't skip this step. (and by the way, jasmati rice is a great swap, if needed. ).

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Ingredients for Chickpea Spiced Rice Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Basmati rice
  • 1.25 tablespoon Olive Oil, Divided
  • 1/2 Large shallots, cut into wedges
  • 0.38 teaspoon Kosher Salt, Divided
  • 1/2 Cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped
  • 0.38 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1.50 Dried, pitted dates, chopped
  • 0.31 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 0.06 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 0.08 cup Salted roasted pistachios, chopped
Nutrition
value
402
calories per serving
23 g Fat7 g Protein42 g Carbs4 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    23g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Carbs
    42g
  • Fiber
    4g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    42g
  • Protein
    7g
  • Fiber
    4g

Fats

  • Fat
    23g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    31mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    16mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    14mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    7mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    37mg
  • Manganese
    2mg
  • Phosphorus
    119mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Real Simple