This version keeps things distinct. Fluffy rice on the bottom, warmly spiced chickpeas and tender spinach spooned over the top. Each element keeps its texture, letting you decide how much to mix with every bite. It’s calm, balanced food assembled, not stirred.
This is Let’s Veg cooking with intention and ease.
Start with the Vegetable Cooking Guide:
https://letsveg.com/vegetable-cooking-guide
Chickpea & Spinach over Rice
Chickpea and spinach served over rice with warm spices. A simple, comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for easy, plant-forward meals.
Ingredients
Equipment
rice cooker
Frying Pan
Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooked rice gently and keep covered.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chickpeas, cumin, paprika or turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Add water or broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes to warm through.
- Add spinach and cook just until wilted.
- Spoon chickpea and spinach mixture over or alongside the rice.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition
Notes
Finish with lemon juice or olive oil before serving
Add chili flakes for heat
Works well with basmati, jasmine, or brown rice