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Chickpea & Apricot Persian Saffron Rice Pot

Persian Saffron Rice Pot with chickpea & apricot, prepared as a satisfying dinner.

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Preparation time
45 min
Calories
692 kcal
Protein
20.3 g
Carbohydrates
127.4 g
Fat
12.4 g
Fiber
16.2 g

Ingredients

  • 75 g basmati rice
  • 85 g onion
  • 145 g chickpeas
  • 35 g dried apricots
  • 7 g olive oil

Instructions

  1. Weigh and prepare all ingredients for one serving. Basmati rice and onion quantities are measured as listed; dry grains and flours are weighed dry.
  2. Rinse rice and parboil briefly. Sauté onion and protein, layer with rice and saffron water, cover and steam until rice is fluffy and protein cooked.
  3. Add chickpeas (145 g) and dried apricots (35 g) at the stage described above, cooking raw proteins fully and heating any ingredients that need cooking.
  4. Taste, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired, and serve. Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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