spiced chickpea pilaf with tender wheat

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This recipe came with ananlysis -- adn the carbs are around 79g when using the

ebly tender wheat. - (ignore mc's summary.)

 

 

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Spice Chickpea Pilaf (Ebly)

 

Recipe By :BBC Vegetarian 1999-11

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20

Categories : Grain Salads

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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7 1/16 ounces half-fat creme fraiche

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

plus extra cilantro to garnish

200 grams whole precooked durum wheat grains

such as Ebly Tender Wheat

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large red onion -- cut into thin wedges

2 1-inch pieces fresh ginger root -- 2 tbs finely grated

2 red chili peppers -- trimmed and finely chopped

3 cloves garlic -- crushed

2 teaspoons cumin seed -- crushed

2 teaspoons turmeric

14 1/2 ounces canned chickpeas -- drained and rinsed

3/4 cup raisins

1 cup vegetable stock

5 ounces fresh spinach -- washed

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

salt and pepper

 

1. In a small bowl mix together the creme fraiche and coriander. Season and

chill until read to use.

 

2. Cook the wheat in a pan of lightly salted, boiling water for 15 minutes.

 

3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet. Fry the onion over a low heat for

5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened slightly. Stir in the ginger,

chile peppers, garlic, cumin and turmeric. Fry for a further 2 to 3 minutes,

stirring occasionally. Add the chickpeas, raisins and stock and cook for 3

minutes.

 

4. Drain the wheat thoroughly, then stir it into the chickpea mixture along with

the spinach. Cook over a high heat, stirring continuously, until the spinach has

wilted.

 

4. Serve immediately sprinkled with some fresh cilantro and sesame seeds and a

spoonful of coriander creme fraiche.

 

VARIATIONS: Substitute rice, orzo, bulgur, couscous, barley or other grains for

the Tender Wheat. Substitute sour cream, Mexican crema or stirred yogurt for the

creme fraiche.

 

EACH SERVING: 547 cals, 8g fiber, 79g carbs, 20g fat, 18g protein.

 

Description:

" Spicy, fruity, vegetable mixture for supper "

Source:

" November 1999 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 666 Calories; 15g Fat (19.8% calories

from fat); 24g Protein; 113g Carbohydrate; 11g Dietary Fiber; 11mg Cholesterol;

515mg Sodium. Exchanges: 5 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 1/2

Fruit; 2 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Whole precooked durum wheat grain is a new product from France sold

under the name of Ebly. It looks similar to pearl barley but has the same

absorption qualities as risotto rice. It can substitute for rice in most

standard dishes.

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 4055 0 0 449 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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