Moroccan Chickpeas & Spicy Paella Recipe

Name: Moroccan Chickpeas & Spicy Paella
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the paella:; 2 cups white rice; One can tomatoes; One onion, diced; Cumin seeds; Chilli powder; Turmeric; Ground coriander; Paprika; Oil; Salt and pepper; Fresh coriander; For the chickpeas:; One onion; Oil; 2 cans chickpeas; Tbsp brown sugar; 2 fresh tomatoes; Spinach or silver beet; 1 cup yoghurt; Lemon juice; Garam masala; Nutmeg; Ground coriander; Ground cumin; Turmeric; Salt and pepper

Servings: persons

For the paella:
2 cups white rice
One can tomatoes
One onion, diced
Cumin seeds
Chilli powder
Turmeric
Ground coriander
Paprika
Oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh coriander
For the chickpeas:
One onion
Oil
2 cans chickpeas
Tbsp brown sugar
2 fresh tomatoes
Spinach or silver beet
1 cup yoghurt
Lemon juice
Garam masala
Nutmeg
Ground coriander
Ground cumin
Turmeric
Salt and pepper

1
Saute onions. Add seeds. Fry until seeds pop. Add remaining spices and saute for one minute. Add rice and saute until rice is browning slightly. Add can of tomatoes. Fill can with water and add. Turn heat down and stir occasionally. All liquid should be absorbed in about 30 minutes. Test to see if rice is cooked. If not, add liquid and continue stirring. Season. Stir through chopped fresh coriander.
2
Chickpeas: saute onions. Add spices apart from garam masala. Fry for a minute. Add both cans chickpeas, including brine. Add brown sugar. Roughly chop and add spinach. Stir through and turn down heat. Add chopped fresh tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes soften. Turn off element. Add lemon juice, garam masala, yoghurt and salt and pepper.
3
Serve with the paella.

670

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the paella:, 2 cups white rice, One can tomatoes, One onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Chickpeas & Spicy Paella falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Moroccan Chickpeas & Spicy Paella

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