Easy Light Dinner Idea

Super Healthy Rice Pilaf

Ingredients:

  • 1 package of frozen organic brown rice or quinoa (trader joe’s brand is what I use)
  • 1 can of organic chickpea (garbanzo beans)
  • 2 medjool dates or dried fruit of choice (apricots, cranberries, etc)
  • organic arugula
  • 1/2 a lemon, lime, or orange
  • toasted organic seeds or nuts of choice (I like pumpkin seeds)
  • fresh grated or minced garlic (I like about 1-2 cloves)
  • extra virgin olive oil (to taste start with 2T)
  • seasoning (salt, pepper)

Instructions:

  • place the frozen rice or quinoa in a large microwave safe glass bowl with a towel over it and heat for approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • open the can of chickpeas and place in a colander. Rinse well.
  • Once the rice or quinoa is warm, fluff it with a fork and stir in the chickpeas. 
  • chop the dried fruit into small pieces. You’ll need apporimately 1/4-1/2 cup (to taste) and place in a medium bowl.
  • squeeze the citrus of choice  (about 1/2 the fruit) into the bowl with the dried fruit.
  • add the garlic, olive oil, arugula and seasoning to the dried fruit bowl and toss well adding more citrus juice and/or olive oil to taste.
  • mix in the rice and chickpeas
  • Enjoy!

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