Name: Chickpeas and Mushroom Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Ingredients: 2 cups short-grain brown (yamani) rice; 3 ½ cups water; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1 large zucchini, diced; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 16 oz mushrooms, diced; ¾ cup plant-based milk; 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; Salt to taste

By Yael Hasbani

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This healthy version of classic Italian risotto is filled with protein and fiber. The creaminess is obtained by adding mushrooms, and white rice is replaced with short-grain brown rice to increase its cardioprotective effect.

Prep: 15 mins Cook: 50 mins Yield: 4 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

2 cups short-grain brown (yamani) rice
3 ½ cups water
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1 large zucchini, diced
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
16 oz mushrooms, diced
¾ cup plant-based milk
1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the brown rice. Cover and lower temperature to medium-low heat. Cook for 45 minutes, then stir and set aside.
2. While the rice is cooking, in a medium skillet, sautée mushrooms over medium heat for 10 minutes.
3. Using a blender, process the cooked mushrooms with the plant-based milk and nutritional yeast until smooth. Set aside.
4. In a large skillet over medium heat, sautée the onion and garlic with 2 Tbsp of water for 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the chickpeas, coriander, cumin, and salt to the skillet with vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Add the rice and the blended mushroom mixture and stir to combine.