Grandma's Delicious Chickpea Rice Recipe | Village Life Azerbaijan

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and diced bell pepper; cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Add diced tomato and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in cumin, paprika, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add rinsed chickpeas and rice to the pot; mix well to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

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