MIDDLE EASTERN RICE SALAD

Here goes Middle Eastern Rice Salad Recipe for all friends,

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Vidalia or other Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced (about 3/4 cup)
1 (16-ounce) Can Chickpeas, Rinsed and Drained
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 Cups Cooked Brown Rice
1/2 Cup Chopped Pitted Dates
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Mint
1/4 Cup Chopped Fresh Parsley

How to Make:

~Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes or until onion begins to brown. Remove from heat, and stir in chickpeas, cumin, and salt. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
~Combine rice, onion-chickpea mixture, dates, mint, and parsley in a large bowl. Toss well until thoroughly combined. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Calories per serving: 380

Fat per serving: 9g

Saturated fat per serving: 1g

Monounsaturated fat per serving: 5.5g

Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 1g

Protein per serving: 8g

Carbohydrate per serving: 67g

Fiber per serving: 8g

Cholesterol per serving: 0mg

Sodium per serving: 360mg

Resistant starch per serving: 4.1g