This Crispy Rice is easy to make with simple ingredients like onions, garlic, chickpeas and leftover rice. It is a satisfying and budget friendly meal which the whole family will love in no time and is naturally vegan.
Rice is a staple in my house.
I preferably make my rice in advance so I have it ready whenever I need some to make my Mujadara, the Veggie Fried Rice, my Cabbage Roll Casserole or the Koshari.
Why you want to make this Crispy Rice
My Crispy Rice recipe is so easy to make and everything comes together really fast. Taste and tell this is a keeper that even pickiest eaters will come back for in seconds.
The result is filling and budget friendly with the most satisfying texture from crispy onions, rice and chickpeas.
Full of flavor: cumin, garlic, red pepper flakes and smoked paprika are the key to amazing flavors that you will always enjoy.
Even easier to make with my step by step pictures so you know exactly the result will be amazing yum.
What you need for this Crispy Rice recipe
- Rice
- Oil
- Onions
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Chickpeas
- Red pepper flakes
- Sesame
- Parsley
How to make Crispy Rice
Heat a pan or skillet with 1/3 cup of oil, but reserve 3 Tbsp oil for later. Make sure the oil is hot, then add onions and fry them for around 20 minutes until caramelized. Stir from time to time, season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Next you will need another casserole or pan. Add the remaining 3 Tbsp of oil and the minced garlic. Fry for about 1 minute, then give the rice to it. Season with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and cumin. Add the chickpeas and cook for 3 minutes, then sesame seeds. Fry for 1 minute more and finally season with a of pinch salt and pepper.
Serve with the onions and top with parsley.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for around 5 days.
Can the Crispy Rice be frozen?
You absolutely can, but for me it is best fresh. It will work, but the onions and chickpeas will not be as flavorful after freezing.
Tips and Tricks
This Crispy Rice is a great make ahead meal, because you can make a big batch and it will reheat beautifully.
Amazing with Garlic Sauce, if you like.
Other amazing recipes to try
If you give this Crispy Rice a try, tag me on Instagram or Facebook with a snapped picture so I can see all of your remakes.
Cheers, Florian.
Crispy Rice
This Crispy Rice is easy to make with simple ingredients like onions, garlic, chickpeas and leftover rice. It is a satisfying and budget friendly meal which the whole family will love no time and is naturally vegan.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rice, leftover
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1/3 cup + 3 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 5 cloves garlic, miced
- 3 cups onions, sliced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
- salt, pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a pan or skillet with 1/3 cup of oil, but reserve 3 Tbsp oil for later. Make sure the oil is hot, then add onions and fry them for around 20 minutes until caramelized. Stir from time to time, season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Next you will need another casserole or pan. Add the remaining 3 Tbsp of oil and the minced garlic. Fry for about 1 minute, then give the rice to it. Season with smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and cumin.
- Add the chickpeas and cook for 3 minutes, then sesame seeds. Fry for 1 minute more and finally season with a of pinch salt and pepper.
- Serve with the onions and top with parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1.5 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 358Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 61gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 8g