"Better than Fried Rice" Mediterranean Garlic Rice with Chickpeas

By Spain on a Fork · 35 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Add the broth and saffron to a saucepan and heat over medium.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
3. After a couple of minutes, add the sliced shallots, chopped garlic and chopped carrot. Stir constantly for about 4 minutes until lightly softened.
4. Add the rice and oregano, season with salt and pepper, and keep stirring for a couple of minutes.
5. When the rice is lightly toasted (about 2 to 3 minutes), add the chickpeas and the simmering broth, stir, cover and reduce to low heat.
6. Cook for about 15 to 18 minutes until the rice is just cooked through (check the package instructions for your rice).
7. Scatter the frozen peas evenly over the rice, cover again and turn off the heat. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
8. Squeeze the lemon juice over the rice and gently fluff it with a fork.
9. Serve in dishes topped with chopped cilantro.

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