Vegetarian Lemon Rice With Artichokes And Chickpeas

Name: Vegetarian Lemon Rice With Artichokes And Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 medium onions or 1 large onion; 1 medium red bell peppers or 1 large red bell pepper; 6 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 cups brown basmati rice (not instant) or 2 cups rice, of your choice (not instant); 1 lemons, juice of or 2 lemons, juice of; 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth, if you prefer; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (cut into quarters if they don't come that way); 2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained; 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese (if you prefer)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onions or 1 large onion
1 medium red bell peppers or 1 large red bell pepper
6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 cups brown basmati rice (not instant) or 2 cups rice, of your choice (not instant)
1 lemons, juice of or 2 lemons, juice of
3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups chicken broth, if you prefer
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained (cut into quarters if they don't come that way)
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
6 tablespoons parmesan cheese (if you prefer)

1
Heat olive oil in very large pan with a lid.
2
Add rice and saute until golden brown.
3
Add onions and red bell pepper and saute until soft and onions are translucent.
4
A couple of minutes before onions and red pepper are soft, add the garlic (I don't know about you, but I do this to prevent the garlic from burning).
5
Stir in broth, lemon juice, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
6
Cover and reduce heat; simmer for 40 minutes or until rice is tender.
7
Remove from heat; stir in artichokes and chickpeas.
8
Cover for about 5 minutes to make sure they get warm.
9
When serving, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

1187

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup olive oil, 1 medium onions or 1 large onion, 1 medium red bell peppers or 1 large red bell pepper, 6 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Lemon Rice With Artichokes And Chickpeas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!