Middle Eastern Rice with Black Beans and Chickpeas

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INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):

PREPARATION:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic, and cook 1 minute. Stir in rice, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, then pour in chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Place the turkey in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown.
  • Gently mix cooked turkey, garbanzo beans, black beans, cilantro, parsley, and pine nuts into the cooked rice. Season with salt and pepper.