Shakriya

Shakriya is a flavorful Lebanese dish featuring tender vegetables and chickpeas stewed in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, served over fluffy rice. This dairy-free recipe delivers a hearty and nutritious meal, perfect for satisfying dinner cravings.

Ingredients

• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Onion - 1 medium, diced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Eggplant - 1 small, diced
• Chickpeas - 240 grams (1 cup), cooked or canned, drained
• Diced tomatoes - 400 grams (1 can)
• Vegetable broth - 250 milliliters
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish
• Basmati rice - 150 grams (3/4 cup), uncooked

Steps

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, add the rice and 300 milliliters of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is cooked. Remove from heat and let it sit covered.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
3. Add the diced carrot, red bell pepper, zucchini, and eggplant to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Stir in the cooked chickpeas, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Serve the vegetable and chickpea mixture over the rice, garnishing with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 12 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas, supporting muscle health.

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