Chickpeas with rice, carrots and orange
3 servings
90 minutes
This aromatic and vibrant recipe of chickpeas with rice, carrots, and orange is a harmonious blend of Indian culinary traditions with its spices and deep flavors. Protein-rich chickpeas become tender after cooking, while roasting with carrots brings out the sweetness of the vegetables and adds a pleasant texture to the dish. The orange juice gives a special freshness and unusual citrus note that enhances the flavors of the baked ingredients. This dish is perfect as a hearty and healthy side or standalone meal, especially for vegetarians and those seeking new gastronomic experiences.
1
Put the rice to boil.
- Rice: 2 glasss
2
While the rice is boiling, finely chop the carrot and greens, and spread everything on a baking sheet. Add the boiled chickpeas there as well.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Green: 1 bunch
- Chickpeas: 1.5 glass
3
Bake in the oven at 180°C for about twenty minutes, watching to prevent burning.
- Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
4
After twenty minutes, take the baking tray out of the oven and drizzle the roasted vegetables with the juice of half a squeezed orange, then return to the oven for five minutes. Then mix the contents of the tray with rice.
- Oranges: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Spices: to taste