Express
Chimichurri Chickpea Rice Bowl
with tzatziki and cucumber-tomato salad
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 2)
- 15½ oz. Canned Chickpeas
- 8 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 4 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Persian Cucumber
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2 oz. Tzatziki Cup
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2 oz. Sun Dried Tomato Pesto
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1½ oz. Greek Feta Dressing
- 1 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Garlic Salt
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) oPN648PX
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Calories530
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Carbohydrates62g
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Net Carbs53g
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Fat25g
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Protein14g
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Sodium1560mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken breasts, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using Impossible burger, break up until protein reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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If using NY strip steak, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Cook the Peppers
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add diced peppers and a pinch of salt and pepper to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 4-6 minutes. -
2 Add the Chickpeas
Drain and rinse chickpeas in wire-mesh strainer.
Add chickpeas, pesto, half the dressing (reserve remaining for salad), chimichurri seasoning, and half the garlic salt (reserve remaining for rice) to hot pan. Stir often until combined and chickpeas are heated through, 3-4 minutes.Remove from burner.While chickpea mixture cooks, continue recipe. -
3 Heat the Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps.
Remove rice from packaging and place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Add remaining garlic salt and fluff rice with a fork.While rice microwaves, continue recipe. -
4 Make Cucumber-Tomato Salad and Finish Dish
Trim cucumber and cut into 1/4" dice.
Quarter tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.In a mixing bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, and remaining dressing. Set aside.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with chickpea mixture, cucumber tomato salad, and tzatziki. Bon appétit!
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