Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with this Baked Feta Chickpeas Recipe. Combining creamy feta cheese, tender chickpeas, and sweet cherry tomatoes, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a casual weeknight dinner or entertaining guests, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare and easy to clean up. Serve it over your favorite grains, with crusty bread, or atop a fresh salad for a versatile and satisfying experience. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s not just delicious—it’s nutritious too!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 block (8 oz) feta cheese
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a baking dish, combine rinsed chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, and chopped red onion.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, black pepper, and salt; mix well.
- Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Place the whole block of feta cheese in the center of the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta is golden.
- Let rest for one minute before gently stirring to create a creamy sauce.
- Serve topped with fresh basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 28mg