26 Minute Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Air-Fryer Chickpeas

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26 Minute Mediterranean Rice Bowl with Air-Fryer Chickpeas

Ingredients

  • 1 Minute® Chicken & Herbs rice cup
  • 1/4 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed and patted dry
  • 3 tbsp Greek vinaigrette, divided
  • 1 cup kale, stemmed and thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp red onion, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp feta, crumbled

Instructions

  • Step 1
    Heat rice according to package directions.

  • Step 2
    Toss chickpeas with ½ tbsp Greek vinaigrette.

  • Step 3
    Preheat air fryer according to manufacturer’s instructions. Add chickpeas to air-fryer basket. Cook at 204°C for 12-15 mins., tossing halfway through the cook time or until chickpeas are deep golden brown and crispy.

  • Step 4
    Top rice with kale, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and sprinkle with feta.

  • Cooking Tip
    For variation, substitute Greek vinaigrette with balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with goat cheese.

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