Marc'S Chickpea Risotto

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups chickpeas, cooked, drained and well-rinsed (or from a can)
  • 3 -4 cups vegetables, chopped
  • fresh parsley sprig
  • 2 teaspoons instant vegetable broth mix or 1 vegetable stock cube
  • herbs (such as oregano and basil)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot with a tight fitting lid, saute onion in oil.
  2. When the onion becomes golden, add the rice and stir for two minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, water, strained chickpeas, vegetables, broth mix and the seasonings, and stir well.
  4. Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked (about 40 minutes). You may want to uncover towards the end to reduce the liquid, if necessary.
  5. Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 83.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

450 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 39.5g 14% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 425mg 18% DV
Potassium 335.3mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 0.8mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 180.8mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 11.2mg 12% DV
Calcium 42.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.5mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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