Beef bites with chickpeas Rice. #cooking #yolia

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse chickpeas, then cook in vegetable broth until tender, about 1 hour.

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

Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add beef to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add rice, cooking according to package instructions.

Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.

Mix cooked chickpeas with the beef mixture, adding cinnamon and bay leaves.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Combine chickpeas and beef mixture with rice, stirring gently to combine.

Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon juice before serving.

Serve warm, optionally with additional lemon wedges.

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