Sometimes recipes are just meant to be. I have been meaning to jazz up our side dishes. I tend to get stuck in a rut, never with dinner, or desserts, even our snacks differ quite a bit, but what to serve on the side, for some reason always seems to be the hardest. Rice, Peas, Potatoes, and of course salad. I noticed while I was putting the half used carton of PC Organics Vegetable Broth in the fridge a recipe on the back. Low and behold it had a recipe. A side dish recipe. Plus, I had all the ingredients, so plan rice was off the table , at least for one night. Let me just say the kids absolutely loved this, and it came together quite easily. Maybe side dishes don’t have to be the same old boring after all.
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped – I used yellow
- 1 lrg. garlic clove minced
- 1 cup Long Grain white rice
- 1 can chickpeas (540 ml)
- 1 3/4 cup PC Organics Vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1. Melt butter in saucepan. Cook onions for 2 minutes over medium heat. Add bell pepper and garlic, cook additional minute. Add rice, chickpeas and vegetable broth. Stir.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in parsley.
4. Eat and enjoy!
