Ingredients:
For the Rice:
1 cup uncooked rice
½ cup – instant buckwheat roasted oats
1 tsp. Vegeta all-purpose seasoning
For the Salad:
29 oz. can of chickpeas – drained
6.5 oz. jar of marinated artichoke hearts – with marinade
1 clove of garlic – chopped
½ medium to small red onion – chopped
3 stalks celery - chopped
Healthy handful of Italian parsley – chopped
Juice of ½ lemon
1 tsp. brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. black pepper
Prepare the rice and buckwheat as directed or in a rice-cooker with a teaspoon of the Vegeta all-purpose seasoning.
Combine all of the ingredients for the salad in a bowl. Add the rice and buckwheat and toss.
This is a wonderful addition to a barbecue or any meal.
With Love,
Catherine
xo
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Sandee says
This looks good and you had me with the artichoke hearts. Just saying.
Have a terrific day. 🙂
Ξανθή says
Delicious!!I like chickpea and artichoke!!
Petra says
Dear Catherine, this looks like a delicious, healthy combination. Blessings, my friend!
Pegasuslegend says
what a fresh and healthy dish!
Gloria says
really nice, i love chickpeas!
Rose says
Chick peas and artichokes...yum! This is perfect for summer.
emszee says
Hi Catherine, u really have lots of interesting food to share, because of ur blog, i a wanting of an oven to do some of ur stuff..('_')
Dining Alone says
the brown sugar and cumin is intriguing! I will be pinning this one!
Blondee says
Anything with artichokes is amazing in my book. Will have to try this!
Reeni says
What a wonderful summer salad! You used some of my favorite things! xoxo
Joanne says
Chickpeas in the fridge and artichokes in teh cabinet...I think that's a sign I need to try this!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Looks delicious.... especially with the artichokes! 😉 blessings ~ tanna
redkathy says
Hey Catherine, I do believe this is the most diverse combination of flavors I've read today! Very, very interesting ingredients. Haven't tried buckwheat oats. Can't wait to try it.
Dieter Moitzi says
Wow, that looks delightful, fresh and healthy! Exactly what I'd love to eat right now (after weeks and weeks of rain, the sun has finally come back, and it's, well, summer!)
Best to you and your family, xoxoxo D.
unikorna says
Or without the barbecue...for your blogger friend who does not eat meat :). Lovely recipe Catherine, and very healthy too, I suppose that's one of your secrets for eternal youth :).
Kim says
Love this grains and legumes salad. It looks so great!
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
What a great combination - healthy AND delicious!