Discover a delicious way to support menopause wellness with our Chickpea Pilaf recipe, featuring nutrient-rich sprouts.
This quick and easy chickpea pilaff recipe combines sprouted chickpeas with aromatic spices like garam masala and cumin, along with fresh ingredients like ginger, alfalfa sprouts, and crispy shallots.
Ready in just 35 minutes, this wholesome dish is perfect for a balanced meal that promotes overall well-being during menopause. Enjoy a flavourful, satisfying pilaf that's packed with protein, fibre, and essential nutrients to help support your health.
PREPARATION: 10 MIN | COOKING: 25 MIN | READY IN: 35 MIN
Ingredients (6 serves)
- 400g sprouted chickpeas
- 2cm fresh ginger (diced finely)
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 11⁄2 cups water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup sultanas or currants
- 1⁄4 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 1⁄2 cup Delicious Crispy Shallots
Optional
- 3-4 Chicken thighs (cut into 2cm pieces)
Spices
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Sumaec powder (optional)
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Method
- Boil water in a large pot. Add chickpea sprouts and cook for 15-20 minutes until soft inside but firm outside. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the rice. In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it rest for another 10 minutes. Alternatively, use a rice cooker.
- In a bowl, toss the cooked chickpea sprouts with spices.
- Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the chickpeas and ginger, and cook until crispy. Optionally, roast in the oven at 180°C for 5 minutes. If using chicken, add it after cooking the chickpeas and cook until done.
- Once the rice is cooked, combine it with the chickpea sprouts, sultanas, Alfa sprouts, mixed radish sprouts, and fried shallots.
