Lemon-Cream Chickpeas
with Herb Oil & Wild Rice
Despite its name, wild rice isn't actually a rice at all! These grains are the seeds of marsh-dwelling grass, abundant in fiber, protein, and micronutrients. The creamy, lemony coconut cream sauce provides a great contrast to these nutty, chewy seeds. Hearty chickpeas boost the protein content of this high-fiber dinner under 600 calories, and vibrant herb oil adds a fragrant final touch.
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INGREDIENTS
- 0.25 oz parsley, leaves and tender stems chopped
- 0.25 oz dill, fronds chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tsp vegetable broth concentrate
- 5.5 oz coconut milk
- 6 oz organic chickpeas
- 2 oz teen spinach
- 6 oz wild rice
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil*
- Salt*
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INSTRUCTIONS
Stir together parsley, dill, just half the lemon zest, 3 tbsp olive oil, and ¼ tsp salt in small bowl. Set aside. (4-servings: use 6 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp salt)
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in â…“ cup water, broth concentrate, coconut milk, chickpeas, spinach, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and cook until spinach is wilted and sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Off heat, stir in lemon juice and remaining lemon zest. (4-servings: use 2 tbsp vegetable oil, â…” cup water)
Make small tear at top of rice bag and microwave bag for 1 minute. Divide wild rice between bowls and top with lemon-cream chickpeas. Drizzle with herb oil and sprinkle with almonds. Bon appétit! (TIP: If you don’t have a microwave, combine rice and 1 tbsp water in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and steam until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.)
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