Cookwith - Cilantro Queso Fresco Chickpea Rice Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (plus more for garnish)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)