Quick Chickpea Rice Bowl
This is an example of how the pantry formula can become a real meal. It is flexible, so ingredients can be adjusted according to what is available.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. dried herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A spoonful of yogurt or a little grated cheese optional
Instructions
- Warm the cooked rice and frozen vegetables together in a pan or microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the chickpeas and olive oil, then season with dried herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Finish with lemon juice and, if available, a spoonful of yogurt or a little grated cheese. The result is a simple, filling bowl made from ingredients that can be kept on hand.
Notes
Three More Easy Combinations
Mediterranean-style bowl: Combine couscous or rice with chickpeas, vegetables, olive oil, dried herbs, and lemon.
Quick tomato pasta: Toss pasta with canned tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, beans or tuna, and a little cheese.
Speedy rice bowl: Combine cooked rice with frozen vegetables, an egg or leftover protein, soy sauce, and sesame seeds if available.
These are formulas rather than strict recipes, so the ingredients can change depending on what is already in your kitchen.