Cumin Rice Pilaf with Green Beans and Herb-Grilled Chicken

Toasting cumin seeds in oil before adding the rice gives this pilaf real depth without needing any stock cubes or added salt, and green beans folded in near the end keep it from being just a plate of rice. A simply grilled chicken breast on top rounds it into dinner.

We kept the chicken portion sensible and relied on cumin, herbs, and lemon rather than salt for flavor, which keeps this dish genuinely lower in sodium. It's a straightforward, satisfying dinner that doesn't feel like it's missing anything.