Name: Recipe for Garam Masala Brown Rice Bowl
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings
Cuisine: Entrees
Ingredients: 1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 vegetable broth, divided; 2 garam masala seasoning; 1 salt, or as needed, depending on broth; 2 (15 oz.) cans reduced-sodium garbanzo beans; Brown basmati rice, cooked

Bowl of garam masala brown rice bowl with garbanzos

Entrees Spice of India

Garam masala, the primary seasoning in this dish, originated from South Asia and contains a variety of spices, including cinnamon, cloves, coriander, and cumin. This savory garbanzo dish is bursting with flavor and good nutrition. Add any vegetables—such as chopped spinach, thinly sliced Chinese cabbage, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc.—to the bowl to individualize it to your liking.

Recipe courtesy of

Heather Leno

Prep Instructions

Yield: 6 (1 cup) servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

1 medium-large onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup vegetable broth, divided
2 tablespoons garam masala seasoning
1 teaspoon salt, or as needed, depending on broth
2 (15 oz.) cans reduced-sodium garbanzo beans
Brown basmati rice, cooked

Sauté onion in ¼ cup vegetable broth until softened and slightly caramelized.
Add garam masala, salt, and garbanzos. Simmer all together a few minutes to blend flavors, adding additional ¼ cup broth to keep mixture moist.
Serve over cooked brown basmati rice topped with vegetables of your choice, plus a dressing, if desired.