INDIAN GARBANZO BEANS AND RICE

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I adapted a recipe from the American Heart Association for Black Beans and Rice to make this recipe. It's pretty simple to make, and the flavors really come through.

Provided by Phil the Thrill

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups dry brown basmati rice
3 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice, preferably fresh squeezed
2 medium garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
cayenne pepper (optional)
garam masala (optional)
15 ounces garbanzo beans, preferably no salt added
2 teaspoons dried cilantro or 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Cook 1-1/2 cups rice in 3 cups of water for 45 minutes or according to package direcitons, omitting salt and margarine.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and curry powder. Add cayenne pepper and/or garam masala, if desired.
  • Stir beans into cooked rice; transfer to serving platter. Drizzle with oil mixture, add cilantro, and stir gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.6, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 412.2, Carbohydrate 53.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 7.3

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