Chopped & Ready
Middle Eastern-Style Chickpeas and Rice
with garlic crema
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Calorie-Conscious
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-Smart
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 31 oz. Canned Chickpeas
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 8 oz. Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 6 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
- 4 oz. Creme Fraiche
- 2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 1 oz. Harissa Spread
- 4 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Adobo Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories520
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Carbohydrates72g
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Net Carbs63g
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Fat18g
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Protein16g
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Sodium1450mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.
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If using sirloin steaks, pat dry. Cook until steak reaches desired doneness, or 4-6 minutes per side for medium/medium-well. Rest, 3 minutes. Steak thickness can vary; if you receive a thinner steak, we recommend checking for doneness sooner.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Start the Vegetables
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add diced peppers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until slightly tender, 5-7 minutes.Add minced garlic and parsley (reserve 1/2 tsp. for crema) and stir occasionally until slightly browned, 30-60 seconds. -
2 Finish the Vegetables
Drain and rinse chickpeas in a colander/strainer.
Add chickpeas, tomatoes, harissa (to taste), and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pan. Kids not a fan of extra heat? Feel free to skip/reduce the harissa.Stir occasionally until combined and chickpeas are heated through, 2-3 minutes.Remove from burner.While vegetables cook, continue recipe. -
3 Heat the Rice
Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps and remove from packaging.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine rice, mirepoix base, adobo seasoning, and a pinch of salt. Microwave uncovered until heated through, 2-3 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Rest, 2 minutes.Fluff rice with a fork.While rice heats, continue recipe. -
4 Make Crema and Finish Dish
In a mixing bowl, combine creme fraiche, a pinch of salt, 1 tsp. olive oil, remaining minced garlic and parsley, and 1 Tbsp. water. Kids want to help? With supervision, have them help make the crema.
If too thick, add additional water, 1 tsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping rice with vegetable-chickpea mixture. Garnish with crema. Bon appétit!
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