First Newroz Holiday | Grandma Cooked Chickpea Rice for Her Grandchildren

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.

Soak chickpeas in water overnight.

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

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced carrot and bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add soaked chickpeas, rice, cumin, turmeric, and bay leaves; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

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

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cooking Techniques

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