PrepPreparation time10 minutes CookCooking time25 minutes ServesServes2 Nutrition (per serve)Nutrition (per serve)Protein: 13gSodium: 656mg DinnerLunchMiddle EasternVegetarian Email recipe Share on Facebook Print Ingredients Method 2 tablespoons olive oil Half onion, chopped 1 garlic clove, minced Half cup uncooked basmati rice 1 cup vegetable stock (low sodium option) 1 can chickpeas, rinsed Half cup diced carrot Half cup diced capsicum Half teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup chopped spinach One quarter teaspoon garam masala One quarter cup sultanas Salt and pepper, to taste Chopped parsley and coriander, to serve Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft. Add diced carrots and capsicum. Cook until tender. Stir in rice, chickpeas, spinach, cumin and cinnamon. Cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Remove from heat and rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork. Top with fresh herbs and sultanas.