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Smoky Spanish Chickpeas & Rice
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Smoky Spanish Chickpeas & Rice

Smoked Paprika is the star in this vegan, gluten-free Spanish rice dish that is packed with nutrition AND flavour!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Spanish

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion medium, peeled and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon oregano freeze dried
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 ounce diced tomato canned, 540ml/19 oz
  • 2 millilitres chickpeas 540 /19 oz, canned, drained and rinsed well
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt to taste
  • parsley optional, to top

Instructions

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  1. Place the olive oil in a large skillet that has a matching lid.
  2. Add in the onions and fry on medium-high heat until soft and translucent, around 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add in the garlic, sautee for 2-3 minutes, then add in the paprika and oregano. Fry for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add in the uncooked rice and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in the tomatoes, chickpeas and vegetable broth.
  6. Add salt to taste (this will depend on how salty your broth is to start)
  7. Stir until all ingredients are dispersed evenly throughout the skillet.
  8. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium and place the lid on top.
  9. Simmer for 20-22 minutes, then remove the skillet - lid still on!- and let sit for another 5-6 minutes.
  10. Remove the lid, fluff the rice, top with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 358mg (15%) Potassium 155mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1050IU (21%) Vitamin C 3.4mg (4%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 358mg 15%
Potassium 155mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1050IU 21%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.