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Nutrition per serving
Protein23% · 57g
Carbs49% · 121g
Fat28% · 30g
10g
Fiber
1620mg
Sodium
5.6g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
92th pctl
More protein than 92% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5.6g /100cal
Leaner than 73% of meals
vs Poultry average
26% heavier
This1020
Avg812
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal✓ High fiber✕ Lower sodium
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Dietary✓ Quick✓ Easy Prep✓ Pork-free
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Ingredients
Harissa Aioli
Veggie Stock Concentrate
Chickpeas
Jasmine Rice
Pistachios
Red Wine Vinegar
Dried Apricots
Chicken Cutlets
Parsley
Cucumber
Tunisian Spice Blend
Sugar
Cooking Oil
Salt
Butter
Black Pepper
How to make it
1
In a small pot, combine rice, half the stock concentrates, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 5.
2
While rice cooks, wash and dry produce.Trim, peel, and halve cucumber lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Roughly chop pistachios. Roughly chop parsley.
3
In a small bowl, combine cucumber, vinegar, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt, and pepper (1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
4
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas, half the Tunisian Spice Blend (all for 4 servings), remaining stock concentrate, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chickpeas are slightly crispy, 2-3 minutes. TIP: Chickpeas will pop. Be careful!Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Fluff rice with a fork.Stir in apricots, pistachios, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings).
6
Divide rice between bowls. Top with crispy chickpeas and pickles (draining first) in separate sections. Garnish with parsley. Dollop as much harissa aioli over chickpeas as you like. Serve.
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In a small pot, combine rice, half the stock concentrates, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes.Keep covered off heat until ready to use in Step 5.
2
Step 2
While rice cooks, wash and dry produce.Trim, peel, and halve cucumber lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise into half-moons. Drain and rinse chickpeas. Roughly chop pistachios. Roughly chop parsley.
3
Step 3
In a small bowl, combine cucumber, vinegar, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp salt, and pepper (1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve.
4
Step 4
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas, half the Tunisian Spice Blend (all for 4 servings), remaining stock concentrate, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until chickpeas are slightly crispy, 2-3 minutes. TIP: Chickpeas will pop. Be careful!Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
5
Step 5
Fluff rice with a fork.Stir in apricots, pistachios, and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings).
6
Step 6
Divide rice between bowls. Top with crispy chickpeas and pickles (draining first) in separate sections. Garnish with parsley. Dollop as much harissa aioli over chickpeas as you like. Serve.
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Among the prepared dishes in 's lineup, Crispy Chickpeas, Chicken & Pistachio Rice is one of the more straightforward options to prepare. It comes in at 1020 calories per serving, with 57g protein, enough to cover roughly 51 percent of a 2,000 calorie day.
Rice is a cereal grain and, in its domesticated form, is the staple food of over half of the world's population, particularly in Africa and Asia. Rice is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa —or, less commonly, Oryza glaberrima. [1]
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Nutrition per serving
1020Calories
57gProtein
121gCarbs
30gFat
10gFiber
1620mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution51% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 High-Protein
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Crispy Chickpeas, Chicken & Pistachio Rice?
Crispy Chickpeas, Chicken & Pistachio Rice contains 1020 calories and 57 g of protein per serving.
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