Express
Middle Eastern-Style Chickpea Rice Bowl
with garlic crema
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Medium
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. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
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2 oz. Creme Fraiche
- ½ oz. Harissa Spread
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving) jOQw18PA
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Calories550
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Carbohydrates73g
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Net Carbs64g
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Fat21g
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Protein16g
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Sodium1600mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 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. If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. If using steak strips, pat dry, coarsely chop, then separate pieces. Stir occasionally until steak reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes. Rest, 3 minutes. Add protein to rice bowl as desired.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Drain and rinse chickpeas.
Stem cilantro and reserve whole leaves. -
2 Cook the Vegetables and Chickpeas
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add diced peppers to hot pan and stir occasionally until slightly softened, 5-7 minutes.
Add minced garlic and parsley (reserve 1/2 tsp. for crema) and stir occasionally until lightly browned, 30-60 seconds.Add chickpeas, tomatoes, harissa (to taste), and a pinch of salt. Stir often until heated through and slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While vegetables and chickpeas cook, continue recipe. -
3 Heat the Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Remove rice from packaging. Combine rice, mirepoix base, adobo seasoning, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.
Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.While rice rests, continue recipe. -
4 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine crème fraîche, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp. olive oil, remaining minced garlic and parsley, and 1 Tbsp. water. Set aside.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetables and chickpeas and crema. Garnish with cilantro. Bon appétit!
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