Chickpeas and Rice. Remove from heat and mix rice and chickpeas together until rice is a golden color. Mix in remaining butter (cubed) and Parmesan cheese. That being said, I still love the concept of cooking rice with a bunch of other super flavorful ingredients in one pot, so this Spanish Chickpeas and Rice, which is loosely based on paella, was born.

All you do is throw everything into a pot heat it up, then cover and walk away while the rice cooks. I often use white rice, and did so here, because I want my food sooner rather than later. Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions. You can cook Chickpeas and Rice using 4 ingredients and 6 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Chickpeas and Rice

It's 1/2 cup of Brown Rice.
It's 1 cup of Chickpeas (dry).
It's 6 stalks of Parcely.
You need 4 tbsp of Red Thai Curry Paste.

Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions, season with salt and pepper and cook until the onions are dark. This Smoky Spanish Rice & Chickpeas recipe is one of my new favourites! It's also a great one to break out when you have company that have allergies, or vegan or gluten-free…the list is endless!

Chickpeas and Rice instructions

Prepare chickpeas per instructions on package....(Rinse, soak overnight, rinse again, then simmer on med-low for 65-70 min.) I will sometimes use my INSTANT POT and cook them straight from the package in 40min.
Cook the Brown rice per instructions on package...(Rinse then add rice, water and dash of salt to pot. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer on low for 45min.) My general rule is do not lift the lid during this time and to watch the bubbles inside the pot. Once the bubbles are gone then the rice is done.
Combine chickpeas and rice in a bowl. Mix in the Red Thai Curry Paste.
Layout the rice pulse mixture onto plate then add parsley and serve.
(Optional) change it up and add a hard boiled egg and broccoli with a side of Brussel sprouts.
(Optional) add some extra red curry paste with sauted mushroom, onion and diced tomatoe, salt and pepper to taste.

A vegan, a carb-free eater and a birthday boy walk into a bar… Oh, no wait, they walked into my house. This one pot Brazilian Chickpeas and Rice is an easy weeknight option! Then I realise it is not vegetarian, and become hell bent on recreating a veg-friendly version. It emphasizes eating primarily plant-based foods, like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes. Whole grains, like brown rice, are an essential part of the Mediterranean diet.