Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 lb ground chicken
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 cups long grain rice
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, cut in 1/4 inch dice (yellow squash would work as well)
  • 1 cup fresh fava beans, blanched and peeled
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, hot
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaf

Method

  • On a cutting board, mash the garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt together with the side of a knife until a paste forms. Place in a small bowl with the lemon juice and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan, then add the onions and saute until they soften.
  • Add the ground chicken and cook on high, breaking up the meat, until the juices start to run out. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and the allspice.
  • Add the rice, squash, beans, and hot stock. Lower the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Remove the cover and add the garlic and lemon mixture, stirring to combine.
  • Cover and let rest for another 5 minutes.
  • Place the rice in a serving dish, sprinkle with the cilantro, and serve immediately.