Healthy Recipes Main Dish Grains Grain Bowl Turmeric Rice Bowl with Garam Masala Root Vegetables & Chickpeas 4.3 (9) 7 Reviews This fragrant turmeric rice bowl topped with leftover spiced roasted root vegetables and chickpeas is inspired by flavors from India for an easy, vegetarian dinner. By Sylvia Fountaine, M.A. Sylvia Fountaine, M.A. Sylvia Fountaine is a professional chef specializing in plant-based recipes, many of which she has contributed to EatingWell. Inspired to broaden her palate from a young age by her Finnish mother and Egyptian father, Sylvia is passionate about fresh seasonal produce and global cuisines. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 22, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Victoria Seaver, M.S., RD Victoria Seaver is a registered dietitian and Editorial Director for EatingWell.com. She completed her undergraduate degree in nutrition, dietetics and food science and her master's degree and dietetic internship at the University of Vermont. Victoria has been a part of the EatingWell.com team since 2015. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 25 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Gut Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients Rice 1 ¼ cups water ½ cup brown basmati rice ¼ cup raisins 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 teaspoon onion powder or garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground turmeric or 1 teaspoon freshly grated turmeric ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt Vegetables & Chickpeas 2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and patted dry 1 teaspoon garam masala or Indian curry powder 1 cup roasted root vegetables 1 teaspoon sugar or honey ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon ground pepper 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt or tahini Chopped fresh herbs, such as mint, parsley and/or cilantro, for garnish Directions To prepare rice: Combine water, rice, raisins, olive oil, onion powder (or garlic powder), turmeric, cinnamon, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the liquid is absorbed, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, to prepare vegetables & chickpeas: Heat coconut oil (or ghee) in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas and cook, stirring, until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in garam masala (or curry powder) and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add roasted root vegetables, sugar (or honey), salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, until heated through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Serve the vegetable mixture over the rice, topped with yogurt (or tahini). Garnish with herbs, if desired. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, April 2017 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 674 Calories 23g Fat 107g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 cup vegetable-chickpea mixture & 3/4 cup rice Calories 674 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 107g 39% Dietary Fiber 14g 51% Total Sugars 18g Added Sugars 2g 4% Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 13g 65% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Vitamin A 2941IU 59% Vitamin C 21mg 23% Folate 175mcg 44% Sodium 919mg 40% Calcium 139mg 11% Iron 5mg 26% Magnesium 88mg 21% Potassium 768mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.