Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe

Okay, here's a simple and surprisingly delicious savory dish!

"Sunshine Pantry Pilaf"

This quick pilaf uses canned chickpeas for protein and texture, with a sunny, aromatic flavor from common pa ntry spices.

Pantry Ingredients (7):

1. Long-grain White Rice (e.g., Basmati or Jasmine)
2. Canned Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans)
3. Olive Oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
4. Onion Powder
5. Garlic Powder
6. Turmeric Powder (for color and earthy flavor)
7. Salt

(Water is assumed and not counted as an ingredient)

Instructions:

1. Rinse & Drain: Open the can of chickpeas, drain them, and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Set asi de.
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a medium saucepan or pot with a lid, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder. St ir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant – be careful not to burn the spices.
3. Toast Rice: Add 1 cup of long-grain white rice to the pot. Stir well to coat the rice grains with th e spiced oil. Toast for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Add Liquid & Chickpeas: Pour in 2 cups of water and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste). Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the pot. Stir once to combine.
5. Cook Pilaf: Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during this time.
6. Rest & Fluff: Once cooked, remove the pot from the heat and let it stand, still covered, for 5-10 mi nutes. This allows the steam to finish cooking the rice.
7. Serve: Uncover the pot, fluff the pilaf gently with a fork, and serve warm.

Estimated Prep/Cook Time:

• Prep Time: 5 minutes (rinsing chickpeas, measuring ingredients)
• Cook Time: 20-25 minutes (including simmering and resting)
• Total Time: Approximately 25-30 minutes

Enjoy your delicious and easy Sunshine Pantry Pilaf! It's great on its own or as a side dish.