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Monday, August 30, 2010

Chickpeas and Coconut Basmati Rice


One of the reasons I blog is so I can "remember" food concoctions that I make up and can hopefully repeat again if it is a winner. Today I made a winner.

It is very simple, you see, I had surgery on Friday and food just doesn't sound good. GASP! I know, I know, who would have thought those words would ever be seen here? Certainly not me.

I have been trying to listen to my body - like my friends Alex @ amoderatelife and Butterpoweredbike @ Rendering Lard are always talking about - well my body wants soft, comfort food. Food chuck full of nutrition so I don't have to eat very much of it.

I stood in the pantry and wondered what in the world would fill that need. I had made the rice for dinner, so I knew that would work. I also knew I had the chickpeas thawed in the fridge. The coconut milk started calling my name "Christy, Christy I will taste delicious and help your tummy heal" I swear that is what it was saying.

I am pretty sure I will be eating this again for lunch, because like Heather @Girlichef my kids are all off to school and Mamma can eat ANYTHING SHE WANTS!


Chickpeas in Coconut Rice
1 cup cooked Basmati Rice (I soaked it for 10 hours in water with apple cider vinegar first)
1 cup soaked, cooked chickpeas - I had these in the freezer, they were cooked in homemade chicken broth.
1/2 tiny can of coconut milk (5.46fl.oz)
several liberal sprinkles of curry powder (did you know curry is very healthy??)
sea salt and pepper

If I had felt better I might have added some onion and celery maybe.

It is all about listening to your body. I need to do this more. This really )Works for Me!(Wednesday)


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I will be linking this to the Two for Tuesday Blog Hop Hosted by my three friends - (linked above) and myself.
I am also linking this to 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven  and My Sweet and Savory's Meatless Monday.
Posted by Christy at 8/30/2010
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18 comments:

  1. pamAugust 30, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    I love rice with coconut milk and the chickpeas just makes it even better.

    Hope your doing well after your surgery.

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  2. Chats the Comfy CookAugust 30, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    I love this. I know what you gals mean by your body talking to you. There are times, I can't figure out why I want a particular food but it fills the need.

    Right now, I want this dish but I guess, it will have to wait.

    Thanks for linking this to My Meatless Mondays.

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  3. tigerfishAugust 30, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    It is enjoying rice (drenched) with all the curry- coconut gravy of chickpeas :)...comforting indeed.

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  4. UnknownAugust 31, 2010 at 1:09 AM

    Hi Christy,

    wow basmati and chickpeas...nice combo!!!

    Sameena@www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com

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  5. a moderate lifeAugust 31, 2010 at 3:03 AM

    Hi Christi! Awww big hugs! You are doing the SO right thing to listen and see what your body needs. Easy to digest and not too much fat this food will help you heal with plenty of protien and nutrition. You will be back to your smiling self in no time! Thanks as always for hosting and posting and I will continue to send healing energy your way for a speedy recovery! alex

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  6. Alea MilhamAugust 31, 2010 at 3:56 AM

    Many of my favorites combined in an unlikely recipe! I love it!

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  7. JoanneAugust 31, 2010 at 6:50 AM

    This dish really is filled with awesome, nutritious things! I hope you're feeling better after your surgery!

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  8. Heather S-GAugust 31, 2010 at 7:38 AM

    Yup, listening to your body is key when cooking...love it. This sounds very delicious!!

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  9. April@The 21st Century HousewifeAugust 31, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    What delicious sounding comfort food - and so nutritious too! Hope you are feeling much better soon!!

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  10. TorviewtorontoAugust 31, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    lovely combinations

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  11. Hunger and ThirstAugust 31, 2010 at 4:14 PM

    Christy! You know that I am loving this!!!! And I could eat it up with a spoon.

    I had to laugh, too, because my own blog serves as a reminder of crazy recipe inventions. Otherwise, I forget the details of what went down, such a shame!

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  12. KatieAugust 31, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Yum! Sounds good! I love coconut and chickpeas!

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  13. ChristyAugust 31, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    Thanks everyone - I am on the mend, still waiting for food to sound good! This was just what I needed - and I know I will love it someday!

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  14. Couscous & ConsciousnessAugust 31, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    Christy, what a perfect dish for a bit of comfort food. I couldn't agree with your sentiments more - listening to what your body is telling you is so important, even when it's asking for ice cream! Hope you're recovering.
    Sue

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  15. Carole DavidsAugust 31, 2010 at 11:39 PM

    Hmmm, I have never made rice like this(soaking in vinegar) I will have to look into that some more. Rice is often on the menu because every one loves it. And I like anything coconut, you didnt have to say anything else! lol

    new follower from the wednesday follow along.

    Carole
    http://frogbellysoup.blogspot.com

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  16. LaVonneSeptember 1, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    I make this too but add a bunch of veggies. Whatever I have lying around. Coconut milk and curry can make ANYTHING wonderful :)

    Blessings!
    LaVonne

    Long Wait For Isabella

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  17. JendeisSeptember 1, 2010 at 10:38 AM

    Ooh, yum!

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  18. BloggerFebruary 12, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    3 Studies SHOW How Coconut Oil Kills Fat.

    This means that you actually kill fat by consuming Coconut Fat (including coconut milk, coconut cream and coconut oil).

    These 3 researches from big medicinal magazines are sure to turn the traditional nutrition world around!

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