This recipe was prepared by Martino Ellul. Junior Runner Up from the Lamb Brand Kwalita' Malta Kids Competition 2016.

You will need: 

Lamb Brand Long Grain Rice 500g

Lamb Brand Red Kidney Beans 200g

Lamb Brand Chickpeas 200g

Lamb Brand Table Salt, to taste

Lamb Brand Ground Black Pepper, to taste

Garlic Cloves 3, finely chopped

Spring Onions 2, finely chopped

Olive Oil 2 tbsp

Fresh Lemon Juice 1 tsp

Bunch Parsley, finely chopped 

All you have to do is:

1. Soak the beans and chickpeas for 5 hours or you can prepare them a day before.

2. Rinse the chickpeas and red kidney beans and boil in seperate pots.

3. Boil the rice.

4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pan and add the chopped spring onions. Cook until golden.

5. Add the chopped garlic and cook for a few minutes.  Remove from heat.

6. Drain the chickpeas and red kidney beans.

7. Place the rice, red kidney beans and chickpeas in a large bowl and mix all together.

8. Add the olive oil mix to the rice, freshly squeezed lemon juice and season with salt & pepper.

9. Serve with fresh chopped parsley.