Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Rice Cooker Spanish Chickpeas and Rice

Sargent Choice Rice Cooker Spanish Chickpeas and Rice

November 29, 2022

Patricia Isabel Orus Deya, Nutrition and Public Health Major

Recipe adapted from Budget Bytes
Yield: 4 servings

 Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup brown rice
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 15 oz. can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 15 oz. can of petite diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 6 oz. jar quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 bunch of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 fresh lemon

Directions

  1. Combine the olive oil, rice, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and some freshly cracked pepper (about 10 cranks of a pepper mill) in the bowl of the rice cooker. Stir until the rice is coated in oil and spices.
  2. Next add the chickpeas (drained), diced tomatoes (with juices), artichoke hearts (drained), and vegetable broth. Give everything a brief stir, then close the rice cooker and turn it on to the white rice setting (or the basic “cook” setting).
  3. Let the rice cooker cook the mixture until finished, then once the cook cycle has completed let it rest on the “keep warm” setting for at least 5 minutes. After resting, open the cooker and gently fluff and stir the mixture to make sure everything is evenly mixed.
  4. To serve, spoon the chickpea and rice mixture into a bowl, sprinkle chopped parsley over top, and serve with a couple wedges of lemon. Squeeze the lemon over top just before eating.

What We Liked

  • It can easily be prepared in a dorm.
  • You can use your favorite spices or ingredients you have on hand.

Suggestions

  • We added black olives to the recipe which was delicious
  • If you do not have a rice cooker you can purchase instant rice, cook the rice on the stove, or just consume the veggies alone.

Nutritional Value

  • Olive Oil is loaded with heart-healthy fats and antioxidants.
  • Brown rice is a whole grain containing fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals, and provides us with energy we need throughout the day!
  • Chickpeas are packed with nutrients and protein which help you feel full for longer periods of time. They also contain fiber, which helps support digestion and cholesterol levels.