Serve this lively rice dish as an accompaniment to grilled chicken or fish. It also makes a wonderful picnic salad or potluck offering.

Makes 4 (1-cup) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 172
Sodium: 515mg
Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g

Roasted Coriander, Chickpea and Lime Rice

 Fiber Rich

Ingredients

1/2 cup jasmine rice
1 cup water
3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Sicilian Sea Salt, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Ground Coriander
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup sliced green onions

Directions

1. Mix rice, water and 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt in medium saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork.

2. Meanwhile, mix oil, coriander, lime juice and remaining 1/4 teaspoon sea salt in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, cilantro and onions; toss to coat. Add rice; toss gently to coat. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.