GARBANZOS con ARROZ a la yerbabuena - Cocina fácil

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is fresher and can be less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is protein-rich, while barley is often cheaper.

Soak the garbanzos overnight and then boil them until tender.

In a pot, heat some olive oil and sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the chopped tomato and cook until softened.

Stir in the sweet paprika and mix well.

Add the soaked garbanzos and rice to the pot, then pour in enough water to cover everything.

Season with salt and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Finish with fresh hierbabuena leaves before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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