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Nutrition per serving
Protein17% · 38g
Carbs55% · 122g
Fat28% · 27g
10g
Fiber
2320mg
Sodium
4.1g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by HelloFresh. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
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Protein rank
45th pctl
More protein than 45% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
4.1g /100cal
Leaner than 29% of meals
vs Seafood average
21% heavier
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🧾 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
Shrimp
Red Wine Vinegar
Dried Apricots
Parsley
Cucumber
Tunisian Spice Blend
Black Pepper
Cooking Oil
Butter
Salt
Sugar
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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Crispy Chickpeas, Shrimp & Pistachio Rice is a prepared meal from . One serving provides 920 calories with 38 g of protein, representing about 46 percent of the daily calorie reference point. The recipe format follows 's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
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
920Calories
38gProtein
122gCarbs
27gFat
10gFiber
2320mgSodium
Daily calorie contribution46% of 2,000 cal target
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
💪 Protein-Rich
✓ Perfect for
High-protein goals
⚠ Not ideal for
Strict calorie restriction
Vegans
Strict keto
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Crispy Chickpeas, Shrimp & Pistachio Rice?
Crispy Chickpeas, Shrimp & Pistachio Rice contains 920 calories and 38 g of protein per serving.
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