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Mediterranean Chickpea Pilaf
A flavorful pilaf dish with chickpeas, inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
β±25 minπ½4 servingsπeasy
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Ingredients
- β1 cup chickpea
- β1 cup pilafuncooked
- β2 tbsp olive oil
- β1 medium onionchopped
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β1 tsp cumin
- β1 tsp paprika
- βto taste salt
- βto taste pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- 4
Add uncooked pilaf, chickpeas, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- 5
Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the pilaf is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.