Arroz con Garbanzos

Ingredients

• •2 tablespoons olive oil
• •2 large onions, thinly sliced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• •1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• •1/3 cup raisins
• •1 bay leaf
• •1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• •3 cups vegetable broth or water
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat and cook the onions slowly until deeply caramelized.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

3. 3

   Stir in the rice, chickpeas, raisins, bay leaf, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Pour in the broth or water and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until the rice is tender.

6. 6

   Turn off the heat and let the pot rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Fluff the rice gently with a fork and remove the bay leaf.

8. 8

   Serve warm as a main dish or side.