Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe
Minimax M2 Free's response to the 'Simple 7-Ingredient Recipe' challenge.
MiniMax M2
October 29, 2025
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?Prompt
Create a simple recipe for a delicious dish (sweet or savory) using only 7 common pantry ingredients. Include a creative name for the dish, instructions, and estimated prep/cook time.
Response
Sunlit Chickpea Tomato Pilaf
A bright, comforting skillet of garlicky‑thyme rice tossed with chickpeas and tomatoes – pantry‑only and ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients (7 pantry staples)
- Long‑grain white rice – 1 cup
- Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) – 1 can (≈ 15 oz/425 g), drained & rinsed
- Canned diced tomatoes – 1 can (≈ 14 oz/400 g)
- Garlic powder – 1 tsp
- Dried thyme – 1 tsp
- Olive oil – 2 Tbsp
- Salt – ½ tsp (adjust to taste)
Water for cooking is not counted among the seven ingredients.
Instructions
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Prep the rice
- Measure the rice into a fine‑mesh strainer. Rinse under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
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Build the aromatics
- In a large skillet or pot (one that has a tight‑fitting lid), heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sprinkle in the garlic powder and dried thyme; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant (be careful not to let the garlic burn).
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Toast the rice
- Add the rinsed rice to the skillet. Stir constantly for 2 minutes, coating each grain with the oil‑herb mixture. This light toasting adds a subtle nutty flavor.
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Add the tomatoes & chickpeas
- Pour in the canned diced tomatoes (including their juice) and the drained chickpeas. Stir everything together, breaking up any large tomato pieces.
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Add water & cook
- Add 2 cups of water to the skillet (the standard 2 : 1 water‑to‑rice ratio).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and let it simmer for 15 minutes – the rice should be tender and the liquid absorbed.
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Rest & finish
- Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, still covered, for 5 minutes. This resting period lets the rice finish absorbing any lingering moisture.
- Fluff the pilaf with a fork, then stir in the salt (add more to taste if needed).
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Serve
- Dish out the pilaf while it’s still warm. It’s delicious on its own, or you can serve it alongside a simple green salad.
Estimated Time
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Prep (gathering & rinsing) | 5 min |
| Cook (sauté, simmer, rest) | 20 min |
| Total | ≈ 25 min |
Enjoy your bright, protein‑packed, pantry‑only meal! 🍽️
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