Chickpea Kale Delight

Last night I found this awesome recipe for the Chickpea lover! This recipe has it all going on for it! And it was easy to prepare and very satisfying. So I thought good things definitely need to be shared.

I served this with Brown Basmati Rice that I picked up from our local Vita Villa Health Foods store. I love this rice. It has a grainy texture and you can see the "green" in it. Brown Basmati rice is a whole grain rice that is produced mostly in Pakistan and the India. It's considered the most flavorful and healthiest of long grain brown rice. It's nutrient dense as the bran and germ are left in it! I buy the organic and always find it to be a delicious complement to my meals.

Nutritional: 1/2 cup serving size
Calories: 102 Carbs: 21.4g Fat: 0.5g Fiber: 1.6g Protein: 3g

To make the rice I used 1 cup of Basmati rice, 2 1/4 cups water and 1 vegetable bouillon cube. I combined all in medium sauce pan and brought to a rapid boil. Reduced heat to simmer for 40 minutes with tight lid - no peeking! Then remove from burner and let set for 5 minutes uncovered before fluffing with a fork...perfect rice every time!

While skimming recipes last night I came across this recipe for a Chickpea Kale Stir-Fry.  I made a few tweaks to make certain all the ingredients were ones that most of us would have on hand. I also cooked with a little water to tender up the chickpeas.  It was truly a delicious dish and the Brown Basmati Rice was the perfect side dish to complete the meal! Hope you guys enjoy this:

Chickpea Kale Delight
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tsp Chopped Garlic
1/2 cup White Onion
1 15.5 oz. can Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
1 tsp Sea Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper
1/2 cup water
1 bunch Kale (cleaned and chopped in 1 inch pieces)
1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Lemon Juice

In large deep skillet saute garlic and onion until tender and translucent. Pour in Chickpeas and blend with sauteed vegetables. Add salt and pepper to season. Gradually pour in water cooking on medium heat until all liquid is absorbed, approximately 8-10 minutes. Then add Kale. It will seem like a lot, but it will cook down as it wilts. Continue tossing while cooking to perfectly blend mixture. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until Kale wilts to desired consistency. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and drizzle the lemon juice in. Fold gently and serve hot beside your rice. Perfectly flavorful! 

Nutritional: 1 cup serving size
Calories: 251 Carbs: 37.2g Fat: 9g Fiber: 8.4g Protein: 8.8g

I LOVED THIS!!!