Instructions

  1. Cook water, rice, thyme, and bay leaf and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil and half of the butter in a skillet and then add chickpeas.
  3. When chickpeas start to lightly brown (about 5 mins) add parsley and the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  4. Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and mix rice and chickpeas together until rice is a golden color.
  6. Mix in remaining butter (cubed) and Parmesan cheese.