Mediterranean Braised Chickpea Rice Bowls

Mediterranean Braised Chickpea Rice Bowls

4 servings
These Mediterranean Braised Chickpea Rice Bowls are loaded with cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach & a creamy hummus sauce that is super tasty. Simple and delish!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 10 oz cherry tomatoes

    halved

  • salt & pepper
    to taste
  • red pepper flakes

    optional

  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas

    drained & rinsed

  • 4 oz sun-dried tomatoes

    I used dry

  • 8 oz frozen

    chopped spinach, unthawed

  • 1-2 tbsp Italian seasoning
    to taste
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cloves garlic

    diced

  • 4 oz hummus

    I used plain

  • lemon wedges

    parsley, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the rice and water to a pot. Bring to a boil, cover and lower heat. Steam until all of the water has been absorbed - around 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    While the rice is cooking prepare the chickpeas. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt, pepper & red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring freequently. Cover and turn heat to low. Cook until the tomatoes are tender (approx. 5 minutes).

  3. 3

    Add the chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Italian seasoning and water to the pan. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the garlic and hummus to the pan and stir to combine. Cook until heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

  5. 5

    Add rice to bowls and top with the chickpeas. Serve with parsley and lemon wedges.

Mediterranean Braised Chickpea Rice Bowls

Mediterranean Braised Chickpea Rice Bowls

30 min4 servings

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