Middle Easternvegetariangluten-freevia groq
Creamy Chickpea Pilaf
A comforting and nutritious vegetarian dish made with chickpeas, pilaf, and a creamy sauce.
⏱35 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 1/2 cups chickpeascanned or cooked from scratch
- ●1 cup pilafcooked according to package directions
- ●2 tablespoons wholesome butterunsalted
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon all-purpose flourgluten-free alternative recommended
- ●1 cup chicken brothlow-sodium
- ●1/2 cup creamy saucestore-bought or homemade
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Instructions
- 1
Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 2
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, until lightly toasted.
- 4
Gradually add the chicken broth, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- 5
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until thickened.
- 6
Stir in the creamy sauce and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
- 7
Add the cooked chickpeas and pilaf to the saucepan, and stir to combine.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.