Middle Eastern Rice and Smashed Chickpea Bowl
This vegetarian rice bowl is a simple and hearty lunch that only takes minutes to prepare. Try it with Success® Basmati Rice.
Ingredients
- 2 bags Success® Basmati Rice
- 1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp za’atar seasoning
Instructions
Topped with Greek yogurt and za’atar seasoning, this rice bowl makes for a simple, flavorful and filling, Middle Eastern-inspired meal. It’s perfect for an on-the-go lunch or a quick weeknight dinner side dish. Try it with our Success® Basmati Rice.
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Meanwhile, mash chickpeas with a potato masher or a fork.
Step 2
Divide rice between 4 bowls. Top rice with smashed chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumbers and fresh mint.
Step 3
Serve each bowl with a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of za’atar seasoning.
Recipe Tips
Let kids help with the prep for this recipe by allowing them to mash the chickpeas. Getting kids involved with meal prep is a great way to get them interested in what they’re eating.
For a loaded rice bowl, add spinach, black olives and crumbled feta cheese to this dish.
Although this bowl is perfect as a filling, vegetarian meal, feel free to top it with more protein, like precooked, shredded chicken or hard-boiled eggs.
Want to give your dish a Greek spin? Swap out the yogurt and za’atar seasoning for store-bought tzatziki sauce.
