Description
Creamy, tangy Baked Feta Chickpeas is the ultimate one-pot meal that combines the rich flavors of feta cheese with hearty chickpeas and sweet cherry tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also offers a satisfying and nutritious option for everyone to enjoy. With its creamy texture and vibrant ingredients, you can serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Place the feta cheese in the center of the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes burst and feta is soft.
- Let it rest for 1 minute; then stir to create a creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve over pasta, rice, or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg