RICE AND CHICKPEAS RECIPE

Rice and Chickpeas Recipe image

Dress up your garbanzos in this Rice and Chickpeas Recipe. Rice and add-ins like onions, peppers and Mexican chorizo make this chickpeas recipe a winner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Grains

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings, 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1/2 lb. Mexican chorizo, sliced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups water
1 can (15 oz.) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 pkt. seasoning with coriander and annatto
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked

Steps:

Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chorizo, onions, green peppers and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Add water, chickpeas and seasonings; stir. Bring to boil.
Stir in rice; cover. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 20 min. or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g