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Easy Smoky Chickpea Spinach Rice

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A comforting one-pot meal filled with vibrant flavors, rich in protein and fiber, featuring fragrant spices and fresh greens.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 1 can canned chickpeas, rinsed
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until translucent. Next, toss in the minced garlic, stirring continuously until fragrant.
  2. Add the smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the sautéed onions and garlic. This step is crucial as it enhances the flavors.
  3. Add the long-grain rice to the pot, stirring it around to well coat it in the flavorful oil and spices.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth, raising the heat to bring everything to a gentle boil. Once bubbling, lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and let it cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Mix in the rinsed chickpeas along with the fresh spinach. Gently fold them into the rice mixture, cover again, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. Remove the pot from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and chopped cilantro.

Notes

Rinse the chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium. Substitute quinoa or couscous for rice with adjusted cooking time.

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