Middle Eastern Chickpea & Rice Stew

Name: Middle Eastern Chickpea & Rice Stew
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 cup orange juice; 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth; 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed; 3 cups peeled and diced sweet potato (about 1 pound); 2/3 cup brown basmati rice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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"The nutty goodness of slowly browned onions, spices and sweet potato are offset by a burst of fresh cilantro. Serve this hearty potage with whole-wheat pita and a salad of sliced cucumbers tossed with yogurt and a pinch of salt...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

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3 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced (about 3 cups)

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2 teaspoons ground cumin

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2 teaspoons ground coriander

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1 cup orange juice

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4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth

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2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, rinsed

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3 cups peeled and diced sweet potato (about 1 pound)

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2/3 cup brown basmati rice

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1/4 teaspoon salt

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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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