Description
This one pot Easy Mediterranean Chickpeas with Rice dish is budget-friendly, delicious, and oh-so-satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup yellow onions, fine dice
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 Tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth *
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda *
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. can ] chickpeas, drained and rinsed
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
- ¼ teaspoon dried ground fennel (+/-)
- 1 Tablespoon dried parsley
- ¾ teaspoon regular chili powder *
- Pinch dried ginger (+/-)
- Pinch dried coriander (+/-)
- ¼ to ¾ teaspoon sea salt (+/- to taste) *
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (+/-)
Other Ingredients
- Steamed rice
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped parsley (or cilantro)
- Dollop hummus
Instructions
- Place the Spice/Herb Ingredients into a small bowl, whisk to incorporate, set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the diced onions, sauté over medium-high heat for 7 to 9 minutes to soften, then lower the heat to medium, add the minced garlic and tomato paste sauté, stir constantly for one minute.
- Add all the remaining Base Ingredients (except the chickpeas and baking soda) and the Spice/Herb Mix, stir to incorporate, and thicken the sauce, bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately lower to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavor to develop.
- Next, stir in the baking soda and chickpeas, stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the stove and allow to sit for 3 minutes to allow the flavors to marry, serve over steamed rice with some chopped parsley (or cilantro) and if you wish to make it more indulgent, add a dollop of hummus.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: 4