Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 2, 2026Share
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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 quart chicken stock
1.5 pounds ground turkey
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and rinsed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
1 bunch chopped fresh parsley
0.25 cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Step 1 (Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook 1 clove of minced garlic for 1 minute. Add 1 cup of uncooked basmati rice, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, and 1 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Pour in 1 quart of chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.)
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Step 2 (While the rice is cooking, place 1.5 pounds of ground turkey in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until it's crumbly and evenly browned.)
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Step 3 (Gently stir the cooked turkey, 2 cans of drained and rinsed garbanzo beans, 2 cans of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 bunch of chopped fresh cilantro, 1 bunch of chopped fresh parsley, and 0.25 cup of pine nuts into the cooked rice. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 12g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 65mg
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Sodium 1174mg
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Total Carbohydrate 56g
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Dietary Fiber 12g
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Protein 31g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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