REVITHOPILAFO (CHICKPEA PILAF)

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Chickpeas are so good done in this simple pilaf. This is 'wetter' than a regular pilaf as this type of cooking in Greece closely resembles a risotto.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until tender (or 1 lb can, drained)
1 large onion, chopped (approx 1 cup)
1 cup long-grain rice
3 cups water
1 pinch saffron
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook onion in olive oil until translucent.
  • Add rice and stir to coat with oil.
  • Cook rice in oil for 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat water and add saffron.
  • Add water to rice along with the tomato puree and chickpeas.
  • Season to taste.
  • Cook, at a slow simmer, for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked.
  • Remove from heat and gently stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.6, Fat 41.6, SaturatedFat 5.8, Sodium 188.3, Carbohydrate 56.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 3.3, Protein 7.1

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