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Cauliflower & Cinnamon Chickpeas
Cauliflower & Cinnamon Chickpeas

Cauliflower & Cinnamon Chickpeas

over Apricot Rice with Hot Sauce Crema

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on December 15, 2019
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Bowls are way past “having a moment.” They’ve become a pillar of our lunches and dinners. Why? It’s simple: everything’s better in a bowl! (Nice knowing you, plates.) But seriously, the customizable combo of carbs, protein, veggies, and a drizzle of delicious sauce cannot be denied. True to form, this Middle Eastern-style rendition is fully loaded. Lemony scallion-and-apricot-studded rice is topped with roasted smoky-cinnamon cauliflower, carrots, and crispy chickpeas. Plus, the bowls are finished off with hot sauce crema for a cooling kick. We think it’s safe to say: one bite will have you totally bowled over.

Tags:
Veggie
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time30 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

13.4 ounce

Chickpeas

10 ounce

Cauliflower Florets

6 ounce

Carrots

1 unit

Scallions

1 unit

Lemon

½ cup

Basmati Rice

1 tablespoon

Smoky Cinnamon Paprika Spice

4 tablespoon

Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

1 teaspoon

Hot Sauce

1 ounce

Dried Apricots

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon

Olive Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Salt

Pepper

Nutrition Values

/ per serving
Energy (kJ)3096 kJ
Calories740 kcal
Fat24 g
Saturated Fat8 g
Carbohydrate107 g
Sugar23 g
Dietary Fiber15 g
Protein20 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Sodium1150 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Paper Towel
Peeler
Strainer
Zester
Small pot
Baking Sheet
Small Bowl

Instructions

Prep
1

Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Drain and rinse chickpeas; pat very dry with paper towels. Cut cauliflower florets into bite-size pieces. Trim, peel, and cut carrots on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Trim and thinly slice scallion, separating whites from greens. Zest and quarter lemon.

Cook Rice
2

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a small pot over medium-high heat. Add scallion whites and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Roast Chickpeas and Veggies
3

Meanwhile, toss chickpeas, cauliflower, and carrots on a baking sheet with Cinnamon Paprika Spice, a large drizzle of olive oil, and 1 tsp salt. (For 4 servings, divide mixture between 2 baking sheets; use 2 tsp salt.) Roast on top rack until chickpeas are lightly browned and veggies are softened, 20-22 minutes. (TIP: It’s natural for chickpeas to pop a bit while roasting!) Remove from oven. Squeeze lemon juice over mixture to taste.

Make Crema
4

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream and hot sauce to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish Rice
5

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings), apricots, and lemon zest to taste. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Serve
6

Divide rice between bowls. Top with cauliflower, carrots, chickpeas, and crema. Garnish with scallion greens. Serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.

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