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One-Pot Spanish Chickpea & Smoked Paprika Rice
A flavorful and hearty one-pot dish combining chickpeas, rice, and smoky spices for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
vegetables
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper, diced
spices
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
grain
- 1 cup long-grain rice
canned goods
- 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 14 ounces diced tomatoes
liquids
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
fresh herbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin; cook 1 minute.
- Add rice, chickpeas, tomatoes, broth, salt, and pepper; simmer until rice is tender, about 18–20 minutes.
- Rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff and stir in parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, garnish with additional parsley or a squeeze of lemon.