Quick way to grow Greek Chickpeas and Rice with Lemon-Tahini Dressing
This vibrant Greek Chickpeas and Rice dish with Lemon-Tahini Dressing is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. It combines tender chickpeas and fluffy rice with a zesty, creamy dressing for a delightful culinary experience.
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Chickpeas and Rice
- 2 cans cooked chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Lemon-Tahini Dressing
- 0.33 cup tahini
- 3 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp water or more, as needed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, cooked rice, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
Make the Dressing
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, water, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Add more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
Combine and Serve
- Pour the lemon-tahini dressing over the chickpea and rice mixture. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Notes
For an extra touch of flavor, you can lightly toast the chickpeas in a pan before adding them to the bowl. Adjust the amount of lemon juice and tahini in the dressing to suit your taste preferences.