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    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    Last updated - July 15, 2021; Published - October 24, 2017 By Rhian Williams 6 Comments

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    Here's why you need to make this Vegan Spanish Risotto. It's:

    • so easy to make
    • super colourful
    • paired with the most flavourful crispy chickpeas!

    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    This Vegan Spanish Risotto was inspired by this Portuguese Tomato Rice - it comes together in just one pan, is packed full of flavour and happens to be pretty healthy, too!

    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    This Vegan Spanish Risotto is flavoured with earthy smoked paprika for a chorizo-like flavour, fragrant dried oregano and turmeric for extra health benefits and a cheerful colour. You can also add a tiny pinch of saffron for extra colour and flavour.

    The rice soaks up all the wonderful flavours and provides a great base for the crispy chickpeas. The chickpeas seasoned with smoky paprika and fragrant cumin, are so easy to make and seriously addictive. They also provide an excellent source of protein and fibre.

    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    To serve, I like to top this Vegan Spanish Risotto with some peppery rocket (arugula), fresh parsley and sweet cherry tomatoes.

    For more yummy rice recipes, check out my:

    • Pumpkin Chestnut Risotto
    • Yellow Turmeric Rice
    • Jambalaya
    • Chickpea Pumpkin Biryani
    • Thai Green Curry Rice Soup
    • Chickpea Kedgeree
    • Mushroom Risotto

    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

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    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)

    This Vegan Spanish Risotto is so easy to make, super colourful and paired with the most flavourful crispy chickpeas!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Spanish
    Keyword: spanish risotto, vegan risotto
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 348kcal
    Author: Rhian Williams

    Ingredients

    For the crispy chickpeas:

    • 400 g (14oz) tin of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sub rapeseed or vegetable oil)
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • Salt + pepper, to taste

    For the risotto:

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or sub rapeseed or vegetable oil)
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 1 carrot, diced
    • 1 red pepper, diced
    • 1 ½ cups uncooked risotto rice or paella rice (you can also substitute Japanese rice)
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or sub dried rosemary)
    • 1 vegetable stock cube (ensure gluten-free if necessary)
    • Tiny pinch of saffron
    • 2 medium-sized fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
    • Salt + pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    For the chickpeas:

    • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit)
    • Place the chickpeas on a baking tray lined with baking paper
    • Drizzle over the oil, sprinkle over the smoked paprika, cumin, salt + pepper, and mix well
    • Bake in oven for around 20 minutes, until crispy and golden brown - mix them halfway through to ensure they cook evenly

    For the risotto:

    • Heat the olive oil in a shallow, wide-bottomed pan with a lid
    • Add onion and garlic once the oil is hot and fry until they’re soft and slightly browned
    • Add the carrot, pepper and rice, along with the smoked paprika, turmeric and dried oregano or rosemary, and fry for a couple of minutes until fragrant
    • Add the stock cube, saffron, tomatoes, salt + pepper to taste and enough water to cover
    • Keep stirring the rice as it cooks, adding more water when necessary - it’s important to keep stirring as this releases the starch from the rice, which makes the creamy texture of risotto
    • Once you think the rice is as soft or as hard as you want it to be (will generally take 10-15 minutes to cook), turn off the heat and leave the pan with the lid on for five minutes before serving

    To serve:

    • Serve the risotto into bowls or plates, and top with the crispy chickpeas
    • You can also top with rocket (arugula) or fresh parsley
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Spanish Risotto With Crispy Chickpeas (GF)
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 348
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Shannon @loveatfirstbento

      October 25, 2017 at 3:30 pm

      Mmmm, I just love crispy chickpeas! I've never thought of pairing them with rice before - I've only ever used them to top soups. I have GOT to try this out - and it's a one-pan meal at that? Sign me up! Your description has left my mouth watering 🙂

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        October 25, 2017 at 4:28 pm

        Thank you so much Shanon! So glad you like it 🙂

    2. Anonymous

      May 01, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner last night - really easy and tasted just like paella!

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        May 01, 2018 at 4:41 pm

        Thank you!

    3. Janet Paula

      September 28, 2018 at 8:31 am

      Can this recipe be made with brown whole rice as it usually takes between 35 to 40 minutes to cook?

      Reply
      • Rhian Williams

        September 28, 2018 at 12:02 pm

        Yes that will work, just adjust the cooking time accordingly!

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