One Pan Cumin Rice with Chickpeas and Spinach
Fragrant cumin rice, chickpeas and wilted spinach cooked in a single pan for an easy vegan supper.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.66 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large lidded pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 2
Stir in the garlic, cumin and turmeric and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Add the rice and stir for a minute, then add the chickpeas and the hot stock.
- 4
Bring to a simmer, cover with the lid, turn down low and cook for 12 minutes.
12 min - 5
Lay the spinach on top, replace the lid and cook for 3 minutes more until the rice is tender and the spinach has wilted.
3 min - 6
Stir through the lemon juice and coriander and serve.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.