Serves: 4 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 30 mins

An appetizing mix of beef, chickpeas, rice and spices.

Suggestions:

Allow an extra 30 minutes to cook rice.

Ingredients:

4 spring onions, chopped

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

14 oz lean beef fillet, cut into strips

4 cup cooked basmati rice

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 cup lowfat yogurt

1/2 tsp paprika, for sprinkling

1/2 red pepper, finely diced

10 oz chickpeas, drained

1 Tbsp cornstarch

Directions:

Cook onion, cumin and cinnamon in a large non-stick skillet until softened.

Add the beef, cooking until browned and cooked.

Add the rice, chickpeas, lemon juice and pepper, stirring until heated through. Fold through combined yogurt and cornflour, heating without boiling.

Sprinkle with paprika. Serve warm or as a cold salad.

Author:

Family Health Network