Turmeric, Kale, Chickpeas, Cherry Tomatoes Brown Rice

A nutrient-rich vegan dish that is easy to make and deliciously tasty. It comes together in less than 15min, making it a perfect weekday dinner or meal prep dish. Healthy, not fussy, and simply Orgasmik.

Ingredients: ( Serving for 2)

1 Cup Brown Rice

4 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 Onion Julienned

2 Cloves Garlic

1 Tsp. Fresh or Dry Crushed Red Chili Pepper

4 Tbsp. Turmeric Powder

1 Tbsp. Mixed Dry Seasoning Herbs

1 1/2 Cans of Organic Chickpeas

2 Cups of Cherry Tomatoes or Diced Tomatoes with its juice

8 Cups of Raw Organic Kale Chopped

Salt & Pepper

Method:

1. While you are cooking the rice per directions, in a large pan or wok, add the extra virgin olive oil and warm it up for about one minute, then add the onion. Let it soften then the garlic and chili pepper.
2. Stir at medium heat, pour in the chickpeas drained from their water (but keeping some on the side). Cook for about 2 minutes, add the tomatoes, herbs, and turmeric. Season it with salt, stir constantly for a minute then add the saved chickpea water. Cooking all for about 3/4 minutes.
3. Throw in the chopped kale, adjust with salt and pepper, add a bit of hot water, stir all and let cook for about 5/6 minutes adding hot water when it gets dry.
4. Once brown rice is done cooking, transfer it into the pan or wok with the rest of the ingredients, mix well and add a spoon of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.