INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons of olive oil
1 red onion finely chopped
2 teaspoons of moroccan seasoning
1 cup of raw white rice
125g (4.4 oz) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup orange juice
1 grated carrot
3 dates chopped
1/4 cup of parsley chopped
1/4 cup mint leaves chopped

DIRECTIONS

1.) Heat a large casserole or pan on a medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until soft.
2.) Add the spices and cook for 1 minute. Add the rice, chickpeas, orange juice and 1 1/4 cups of water. Mix well. Cover and bring to a boil then turn down the heat and simmer for 12 minutes or until the liquid has been absorbed.
3.) Remove from the heat and fluff up the rice. Leave to cool for 5 minutes.
4.) Add the carrot, dates. Parsley and mint. Mix gently. Add extra parsley and mint if desired and serve.