Healthy Chickpea Rice Bowl
A nutritious and flavorful rice bowl packed with chickpeas, vegetables, and herbs, perfect for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
Rice and Water
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 2 cups water
Cooking Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes sliced in half
- 1 can chickpeas 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 4 ounces dried sun-dried tomatoes
- 8 ounces frozen chopped spinach not thawed
- 1-2 tablespoons italian seasoning based on preference
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 ounces plain hummus
Garnish
- as needed Lemon wedges and parsley
Instructions
- Cook rice in water until tender, about 15 minutes.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and seasonings; cook until heated through.
- Serve the vegetable mixture over cooked rice, top with hummus, and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust seasoning and garnish to taste.