Chickpea Vegetarian Pilaf: A Nutritious Meat Alternative

Nutritious, satisfying, lean, very tasty. Vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas is an excellent replacement for a traditional dish. Chickpeas are rich in vitamins and amino acids. Thanks to its balanced composition, it fully replaces meat. Pilaf with chickpeas will make your dinner healthy and very tasty.
cook time: 9h
Gavin Tanner
Chickpea Vegetarian Pilaf: A Nutritious Meat Alternative

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

164
Calories
6g
Fat
24g
Carbs
3g
Protein

Ingredients (6 portions)

Basic:

Onion 120 g
Garlic 3 clove
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Water 400 ml
Rice 200 g
Carrot 70 g
Vegetable oil 3 tbsp
Paprika to taste
Chickpeas 70 g

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas? Prepare the necessary ingredients. I used round-grain rice, which, in my opinion, makes the dish softer and juicier. Instead of water, you can use vegetable broth, then the pilaf will have a richer taste. Along with onions and carrots, you can add a little finely chopped bell pepper. I took smoked paprika. Also great are cumin, coriander, bay leaf, curry, turmeric, and hot pepper.

Step 2

Step 2
Fill dry chickpeas with clean water and leave overnight for the peas to swell.

Step 3

Step 3
Rinse the swollen chickpeas, place them in a saucepan, fill with clean water and, after boiling and removing the foam, cook for about 40-50 minutes. The chickpeas should be completely soft.

Step 4

Step 4
Grate the peeled carrots on a coarse grater, peel the onion and cut into small cubes, peel the garlic and chop finely. Heat vegetable oil in a thick-bottomed saucepan, add chopped vegetables and, stirring, fry them over medium heat until soft.

Step 5

Step 5
Add rice to the pan. It is advisable to rinse it first.

Step 6

Step 6
Add boiled chickpeas to the pan.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour in hot water, add salt, ground black pepper and ground paprika. Stir, bring to a boil and then simmer over low heat until the rice is completely cooked, about 20 minutes.

Step 8

Step 8
The water should be completely absorbed and the rice should become soft. Stir the finished vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas using a fork and serve the finished dish to the table. Vegetarian pilaf with chickpeas tastes best when it is just cooked.

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