Description
A flavorful and nutritious Chickpea and Green Pea Coconut Rice that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
- 1 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse and Soak: Rinse the basmati rice until water runs clear. Soak for 20 minutes, then drain.
- Sauté Spices: Heat coconut oil in a pot. Add cumin seeds; let sizzle for a few seconds.
- Aromatics: Add onion, sauté 3–4 mins. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 min.
- Spice It: Add turmeric, salt, pepper; mix well.
- Add Rice: Stir in rice to coat with spices.
- Simmer: Add coconut milk + 1/2 cup water. Bring to boil.
- Cook: Reduce heat, cover, simmer 15 mins.
- Mix Veggies: Add chickpeas + peas. Gently stir. Cover and cook 5 more mins.
- Rest: Turn off heat, let sit covered 5 mins.
- Finish: Fluff with fork, stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Spice Boost: Add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Veggie Variation: Try diced carrots or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South Asian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea, green pea, coconut rice, vegan, gluten-free, easy recipe, weeknight dinner