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Asian Chickpea and Rice Salad

Great cholesterol lowering side dish recipe to accompany any meal.
  • Cooking time25 minutes
  • Prep time15 minutes
  • 4 portions
recipe image Asian Chickpea and Rice Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
  • 400 grams canned chickpeas
  • 40 grams Flora ProActiv buttery spread
  • 1 large brown onion sliced
  • 1 large red capsicum chopped
  • 4 flat mushrooms sliced at the last minute
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
  • 1 cup chopped coriander
  • 3 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup finely shredded mint

Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)

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      (Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

      Instructions

      1. Cook rice according to pack directions. If using gentle boil method, drain well.
      2. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Heat Flora ProActiv in a non-stick frying plan and stir fry onion and capsicum for 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and stir fry for a further 2 minutes. Add ginger and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are cooked. Remove from heat and stir in coriander.
      3. To create dressing, combine sweet chilli sauce, lime juice and mint.
      4. To serve, mix together the rice, chickpeas, vegetables and dressing before you serve, and garnish with the lime wedges.
      You can make the quantity of dressing if preferred, it still tastes great.