BASMATI RICE, CHICKPEAS & TOASTED ALMONDS
The age-old combination of rice and beans takes on a bit of an Indian flair. If you can't find basmati rice, substitute Texmati, jasmine, or any long-grain rice. From Berkeley Wellness.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Rice
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
- Add the bell pepper and rice, stirring to coat. Stir in the water, lemon zest and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the chickpeas and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and toasted almonds at serving time.
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Rajindar Shah
[email protected]Overall, I thought this dish was pretty good. It was easy to make and the flavors were nice. I would definitely make it again.
Godwin Ayomide
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster! The rice was mushy and the chickpeas were hard. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Marico Verwey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chickpeas, but I really enjoyed this dish. The rice was cooked perfectly and the almonds added a nice crunch.
Abidahbibi Khan
[email protected]This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili next time.
Jasim Joy
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be served with a variety of dishes. I've made it with chicken, fish, and vegetables, and it's always a hit.
Bad boy1
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used canned chickpeas to save time, and it still turned out great.
Malik King
[email protected]Not bad, but not great. I found the rice to be a bit dry and the chickpeas were a bit too al dente.
Daniel Daniels
[email protected]Easy to make and delicious! I served this with grilled chicken and it was a hit with the whole family.
Keshav Subedi
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste, even though I added extra spices. I think next time I'll try a different recipe.
tayyab tahir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the rice turned out perfect. It was fluffy and flavorful, and the chickpeas added a nice protein boost.
Sobuz Mehedi
[email protected]This rice dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors and textures was spot on, and the toasted almonds added a lovely crunch. I will definitely be making this again.