Basmati Rice Chickpeas Toasted Almonds Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium nonstick saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft, about 7 minutes.
• Add the bell pepper and rice, stirring to coat. Stir in the water, lemon zest and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in the chickpeas and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro and toasted almonds at serving time.

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until softened, 3 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add bay leaf and hot water. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15 minutes. Add peas and almonds. Cover and cook until peas are warm and water is absorbed, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• When rice is cooked, stir in peas and cumin. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.

Steps:

• Place almonds in a medium saucepan and set pan over medium heat. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, until lightly golden brown, shaking the pan frequently to prevent burning. Add chicken broth, rice, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 20 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
• Fluff with a fork before serving.

Steps:

• To make the salad, toss together the chickpeas, rice, bell peppers and scallions in a large bowl. To make the vinaigrette, stir together the sesame seeds, sesame oil and cumin in a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon juice. Slowly whisk in the olive oil and add the salt. Toss the vinaigrette with the salad and season with salt to taste. Divide among 4 plates and serve.