Vegetarian

Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas is for Dinner.

Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas takes several minutes to prepare.

Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas takes several minutes to cook.

Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas are:

This is one of those dishes that taste better the second day, so plan for leftovers--or just cook it a day ahead.

1 cup brown basmati rice
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup raisins (or zereshk)
salt

2 onions, minced
8 ounces eggplant, diced
1/2 cup fat-free vegetable broth
16 ounces chickpeas, cooked
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large tomato, chopped
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
1/4 cup pistachio nuts, coarsely chopped
salt to taste

Cook rice with water, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, raisins (or zereshk), and salt until rice is tender.

Saut? onions in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until they begin to brown. Add the eggplant and cook for a few more minutes. Add the vegetable broth, cover, and cook until the eggplant is tender, about 8 more minutes.

Add the cooked rice to the eggplant, along with the chickpeas and cinnamon. If dry, add a little more vegetable broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes, to allow flavors to combine. Just before serving, add the tomato and chopped parsley. Add salt to taste and serve topped with pistachios.

Optional: Soak a few of the zereshk in hot water; just before serving, drain them and toss them with the pilaf. They will hold together better than the zereshk that were cooked with the rice.

Here is how you make Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas:

Makes 6 servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LEPERDBUNNY.

The nutritional information for Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 212.2

• Total Fat: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 327.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 39.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
• Protein: 7.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Turkish Pilaf with Pistachios and Chickpeas is Vegan