Greek Chickpeas and Rice with Lemon & Tahini
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Chickpeas and Rice with Lemon & Tahini
Description
Greek Chickpeas and Rice with Lemon & Tahini is a single-dish vegetarian meal blending chickpeas, rice, onions, garlic, and a lemon-tahini sauce. The base ingredients are slowly simmered until the rice absorbs all the liquid, yielding a soft but distinct grain texture. The tahini and lemon juice form a creamy, bright coating that balances the earthiness of the chickpeas and the aromatic bay leaf.
Onions are sautéed until translucent and combined with garlic before adding rice and chickpeas, ensuring layers of flavor. The dish is finished with fresh parsley and additional lemon juice for brightness, making it a satisfying and hearty option without heavy proteins.
This dish can be served warm or at room temperature and pairs well with grilled vegetables or a simple salad. It's practical for vegetarian meal plans and provides balanced textures and tangy richness without complex preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup canned chickpeas or ¾ cup dry chickpeas
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- lemon juice juice from 1 ½ lemons plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion medium, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- ¾ cup medium grain rice uncooked
- ½ teaspoon salt
- black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- parsley
Instructions
- If using dry chickpeas: soak overnight, next day simmer for 20-40 minutes until cooked but not mushy, drain set aside and save 2 cups of the cooking water.
- In a medium pot heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté onion until soft. Meanwhile in small bowl mix the tahini with the lemon juice and 3-4 tablespoons of water.
- Once onion is soft, add garlic and sauté for a minute, then add rice and beans and stir until they are coated in oil.
- Add the tahini-lemon mixture, salt, pepper, bay leaf and about 1 1/2 cup of the water leftover from the chickpeas (if cooked from dry, otherwise just regular water) and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until rice is done, and water has been absorbed. You may add more hot water if needed.
- Serve with extra lemon and chopped parsley.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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