Golden Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Pilaf
Welcome to Week 17! This week's favorite proves that eating healthy on a tight budget doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas, sweet grated carrots, and warm spices, this vibrant one-pan pilaf is an everyday lifesaver that will keep both your wallet and your taste buds happy.
In short
Golden Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Pilaf takes about 30 minutes (10 min prep, 20 min cooking), serves 4 and needs 10 ingredients.
Ingredients
- Basmati rice300 g
- Canned chickpeas (drained)400 g
- Carrots4 pcs
- Yellow onion1 pcs
- Garlic cloves3 pcs
- Vegetable broth500 ml
- Ground cumin1 tsp
- Turmeric powder1 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Plain yogurt4 tbsp
Instructions
- 1
Peel and grate the carrots coarsely. Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and grated carrots, sautéing for about 5 to 7 minutes until they become soft and start to caramelize.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the uncooked basmati rice and stir well to coat the grains in the spiced oil, toasting them lightly for 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the drained chickpeas. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then cover with a tight-fitting lid. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- 5
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes with the lid still on. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve warm, topped with a spoonful of plain yogurt on each plate.
Questions and answers
How long does Golden Spiced Carrot & Chickpea Pilaf take?
About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes prep and 20 minutes cooking.
How many servings does it make?
The recipe serves 4.
What ingredients do I need?
You need 10 ingredients: Basmati rice, Canned chickpeas (drained), Carrots, Yellow onion, Garlic cloves, Vegetable broth …. With Veloop you can add them all to your shopping list.
