Festive yellow rice

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonOlive oil
1mediumYellow onion; chopped
2Cloves garlic; minced
1cupLong-grain white rice or par-boiled rice
½cupOrzo
½teaspoonSalt; or to taste
½teaspoonFreshly ground black pepper
¼teaspoonGround turmeric
cupWater
115 oz can chickpeas; rinsed & drained
¼cupFresh parsley; chopped

Directions

Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes. Stir in rice, orzo and seasonings; cook for 1 minute more over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in water and chickpeas; bring to a boil (Add ¼ cup additional water if using parboiled rice). Cover and cook for 15 minutes over low heat.

Remove from heat. Fluff rice; fold in parsley. Let stand for 10 minutes beefore serving.

NOTES : Helpful Hint: Orzo is also called rosa marina. Look for orzo in the pasta section of supermarkets, specialty stores and natural food stores.

Recipe by: February 1997 Vegetarian Times Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.