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Easy One-Pot Spanish Chickpea & Smoked Paprika Rice Magic

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A comforting one-pot meal featuring chickpeas and smoky paprika, perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth (hot)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes (with juices)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. Once hot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, stirring to coat the onions and garlic. Let the spices bloom for about 30 seconds before moving on.
  3. Toss the long-grain white rice into the pot, stirring well to combine it with the aromatic mixture. Continue to sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Carefully add the hot vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir everything together, ensuring there are no clumps of rice.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked.
  6. Once the rice is tender, fold in the drained chickpeas. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Replace the lid and let it warm through for another 5 minutes.
  7. Finally, remove the pot from the heat, fluff the rice with a fork, and fold in the fresh parsley. Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Notes

For added depth of flavor, use vegetable stock instead of water when cooking the rice. This dish is already vegan-friendly!

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