Mediterranean Lemon-Garlic Rice | Healthy & Delicious One-Pan Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers healthy fats, while canola is cost-effective.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is fresher, while water is a budget-friendly option.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro adds freshness, while green onions are economical.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides heat, while black pepper is more accessible.

Finely dice one small onion after removing 1-2 outer layers.

Twist and remove the skin from 6 cloves of garlic, then roughly chop them.

Finely chop half a green bell pepper and half a red bell pepper, cutting around the seeds.

Heat an 11-inch (28 cm) fry pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of extra virgin olive oil.

After heating the olive oil for about 2 minutes, add the diced onion, chopped bell peppers, and chopped garlic to the pan. Mix continuously to coat the vegetables in olive oil.

After about 5 minutes, when the onions are translucent and the vegetables are lightly sautéed, add 1 cup (220 grams) of Spanish round rice to the pan.

Add 1 cup (170 grams) of cooked chickpeas that have been rinsed under cold water.

Squeeze in about 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of fresh lemon juice and season with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently to combine.

Pour in 3 cups (710 milliliters) of vegetable broth and turn the heat up to high. Mix one final time to distribute everything evenly, then do not mix again.

After about 10 minutes, when most of the broth has been absorbed, place a lid on the pan and lower the heat to low medium. Simmer for another 6-8 minutes or until all the broth has been absorbed.

After about 8 minutes, turn off the heat and remove the lid. Finely chop a handful of fresh parsley and add 2 tablespoons (about 8 grams) over the rice.

Remove leaves from a small handful of fresh thyme and add 1 tablespoon (4 grams) over the rice.

Fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains and mix in the ingredients evenly.

Add the lemon zest of half a lemon, avoiding the white pith, and serve.

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