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Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

I got this chickpea and rice recipe from a friend who is from Bethlehem. The flavors are just delicious. The possibilities of add-ins are endless.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 quart chicken stock

  • 1 ½ pounds ground turkey

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

  • 1 bunch chopped fresh parsley (Optional)

  • ¼ cup pine nuts (Optional)

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic; cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes, then pour in stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, place ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until crumbly and evenly browned.

  3. Gently stir turkey, garbanzo beans, black beans, cilantro, parsley, and pine nuts into cooked rice. Season with salt and black pepper.

Recipe Tip

You can use ground beef, lamb, or pork instead of turkey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
12g Fat
56g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 16%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1174mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 56g 20%
Dietary Fiber 12g 42%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g 61%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 7mg 36%
Potassium 764mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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