Basmati Rice With Flax Seeds And Garbanzo Beans

Serves: 2

Llewellyn Gorczany

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

41

Sweetness

43

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 cups

Basmati Rice

1 cup

Flax Seed

1 small

Onion (diced)

2 cloves

Garlic (chopped)

2 tsps

Kosher Salt

3 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 tsp

Dried Thyme

Directions:

1

For the rice: Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepot

2

Add the basmati, flax seeds, onions, garlic and salt

3

Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed all of the liquid, 15 to 20 minutes

4

(If using a rice cooker, combine the ingredients in the rice cooker, stir, and cook according to manufacturer's instructions

5

) For the beans: Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat

6

Add the onions and saute until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes

7

Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes

8

Add the garbanzo beans, thyme and chicken broth

9

Turn the heat down to low and cook until the flavors have melded and the liquid has reduced by half, about 5 minutes

10

Transfer the rice to a large mixing bowl

11

Add the garbanzo bean mixture and mix to combine

12

Serve immediately