MIDDLE EASTERN CHICKPEA & RICE STEW

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The nutty goodness of slowly browned onions, spices and sweet potato are offset by a burst of fresh cilantro in this chickpea and rice stew. Serve this hearty dish with whole-wheat pita and a salad of sliced cucumbers tossed with yogurt and a pinch of salt. Dietary Exchanges: 3 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 very lean meat (3 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings). From EatingWell magazine April/May 2005, and EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook. Posted for ZWT 6 - North Africa / Middle Eastern region.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup servings, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 cup orange juice
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or 4 cups vegetable broth
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed
3 cups peeled and diced sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
2/3 cup brown basmati rice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add onions and cook, stirring often, until tender and well browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add cumin and coriander and stir for about 15 seconds. Add orange juice and broth.
  • Stir in chickpeas, sweet potato, rice and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cover.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the sweet potatoes are breaking down to thicken the liquid, about 45 minutes.
  • Season with pepper. (The stew will be thick and will thicken further upon standing. Add more broth to thin, if desired, or when reheating.)
  • Serve topped with cilantro.

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