Turmeric, Chickpea and Pistachio Rice Bowl with Citrus Mustard Dressing & Mint

In a medium pot, bring 1¹⁄₂ cups water, turmeric and a good pinch of salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and with the lid on set aside in a warm place to let the rice finish cooking. Fluff the finished rice with a fork.

Tip! Taste the rice. If it is still too firm, add a few more spoonfuls of water.

Zest orange, then cut one half into wedges and the other, peel, remove the pith and dice. Pick mint leaves (discard stems) and roughly chop. De-seed capsicum and cut into strips. Roughly chop pistachios. Drain and rinse chickpeas.

In a jar with a lid add whole grain mustard, orange zest and a squeeze of juice, apple cider vinegar with 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Shake well to combine.

Tip! Use extra virgin olive oil if you have it.

Combine turmeric rice and chickpeas with half of the dressing, tossing well to combine.

Divide chickpea rice between bowls along with mixed lettuce and capsicum strips. Garnish with diced orange, pistachios and cranberries. Drizzle with any remaining dressing and a little chopped mint. Enjoy!

In a medium pot, bring 1¹⁄₂ cups water, turmeric and a good pinch of salt to a boil. Stir in the rice. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and with the lid on set aside in a warm place to let the rice finish cooking. Fluff the finished rice with a fork.

Tip! Taste the rice. If it is still too firm, add a few more spoonfuls of water.

Zest orange, then cut one half into wedges and the other, peel, remove the pith and dice. Pick mint leaves (discard stems) and roughly chop. De-seed capsicum and cut into strips. Roughly chop pistachios. Drain and rinse chickpeas.

In a jar with a lid add whole grain mustard, orange zest and a squeeze of juice, apple cider vinegar with 2 Tbsp of olive oil. Shake well to combine.

Tip! Use extra virgin olive oil if you have it.

Combine turmeric rice and chickpeas with half of the dressing, tossing well to combine.

Divide chickpea rice between bowls along with mixed lettuce and capsicum strips. Garnish with diced orange, pistachios and cranberries. Drizzle with any remaining dressing and a little chopped mint. Enjoy!