Hedgiehog's Greek Flavoured Rice

hedgiehog's Note:

I came up with this recipe in an attempt to replicate the rice I ate at a local Mediterranean restaurant. The server told me the secret to the dish was the chicken broth and chickpeas. It is very flavourful and a great accompaniment to skewered Greek chicken and a fresh salad.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup rice (I prefer to use Basmati)
• 1 1/2 cups good quality chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chickpeas
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon all purpose Greek seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Directions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a pan and add garlic and rice; cook until rice is a bit brown.
2. add all other ingredients and bring to the boil.
3. reduce heat to medium low; cover and let cook for 20 minutes.
4. Fluff with a fork and serve.

Reviews

[Jostlori]

This was a wonderful accompaniment to my stuffed peppers, Greek style. This yummy rice has a subtle flavor, not overwhelming, so it plays a great second fiddle to the main dish. The chick peas add the perfect touch. I will definitely make it again. The only thing I did change was to add a bit more broth. I usually use a 2-1 ratio of broth to rice, so I used 1 3/4 cups broth and am glad I made the change. The rice was perfectly cooked and the grains were separate, not mushy.

Made this for PAC Spring 2012

[Karen Elizabeth]

Very easily prepared, this made a delicious flavourful rice which I will definitely make again. forgive me, I had no chickpeas and I know they are integral, I will make it again using them and let you know :). I used this rice to accompany Greek Lemon Garlic Chicken, an excellent quick and delicious meal, thank you! Made for PAC Fall 2011