Oranges Filled with Raisins, Chickpeas and Rice
| Yield: | 2 Servings |
| Categories: | Main Dishes, Vegetarian, Vegan |
| ORANGE-TAHINI SAUCE | ||
| 1/4 | c | Tahini |
| 3/4 | c | Plain yogurt or soft tofu |
| 1/4 | c | Orange juice |
| 2 | ts | Ground cumin |
| 2 | ts | Paprika |
| 2 | tb | Minced fresh cilantro (opt.) |
| FILLING | ||
| 1 | tb | Unsalted butter OR- avocado oil |
| 1 | md | Red onion; chopped |
| 1 | c | Brown and wild rice blend |
| DIVIDER | -- (uncooked) OR 1/3 brown & 2/3 wildrice | |
| 2 | c | Vegetable broth or water |
| 1 | c | Chickpeas; cooked, drained |
| 1/4 | c | Raisins |
| ORANGES | ||
| 2 | Jumbo navel oranges | |
| DIVIDER | -- halved crosswise | |
| GARNISH | ||
| 1 | tb | Sesame seeds |
| 1 | tb | Chopped scallion whites |
| 4 | Cilantro leaves (optional) |
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