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Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Pilaf

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Mediterranean Chickpea and Spinach Pilaf

40 min 522 kcal per serving Easy

Ingredients

4 Servings
  • canned chickpeas (drained)400 g
  • fresh spinach150 g
  • long-grain rice300 g
  • olive oil2 tbsp
  • onion (medium)1 piece
  • garlic cloves2 cloves
  • tomato1 piece
  • vegetable broth800 ml
  • ground cumin1 tsp
  • smoked paprika1 tsp
  • chopped fresh cilantro2 tbsp
  • salt1 tsp
  • black pepper0,5 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the chopped tomato, ground cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the tomato softens.

  5. 5

    Add the drained chickpeas and rice to the pan. Stir well to combine with the spices and vegetables.

  6. 6

    Pour in the vegetable broth, add salt and black pepper, and bring to a boil.

  7. 7

    Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

  8. 8

    Add the fresh spinach and gently stir it into the pilaf. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

  9. 9

    Remove from heat and let the pilaf rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

  10. 10

    Fluff the pilaf with a fork, sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve warm.

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