Spinach and chickpeas pilaf
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This Spinach and chickpeas pilaf can be served as a side dish in an Indian or Middle-Eastern menu, or as a main vegan meal. It’s easy to make, little bit spiced and yummy. It‘s nice cold too - so ideal for picnics, parties or your lunch box.
Ingredients
- 300g (brown) Basmati rice
- 1 Tbsp of olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander seed
- 1 can chickpeas (400g)
- 350 ml vegetable stock
- 100g baby spinach
- 50g raisins
Instructions
- Thinly slice the onion.
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan and gently sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, spices, a little salt and stir for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the rice, stir for a minute, then pour over the hot vegetable stock.
- Bring to the boil, cover and cook for 25-30 minutes at low temperature. Remove the lid. If the stock has absorbed completely, mix in the raisins and spinach - if not, cook for a few more minutes until it has, then add the raisins and spinach.
- Steam for 2- 3 minutes under cover – when the spinach has wilted, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Indian - Middle Eastern
- Occasions: - Diwali - Parties
- Ingredients: - Other Pulses - Rice
- Health and Diet: - Combination - Dairy Free - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low GI - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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