Baked Feta Chickpeas Tomatoes (Printable)

Mediterranean-style baked feta with chickpeas and roasted tomatoes served over pasta or rice.

# Ingredient List:

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01 - 7 oz feta cheese block
02 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
03 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tsp dried oregano
07 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

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09 - 10.5 oz dried pasta (penne, fusilli, or spaghetti) or 8.8 oz uncooked rice
10 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
11 - Lemon wedges (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 400°F to prepare for baking.
02 - In a large baking dish, mix halved cherry tomatoes, drained chickpeas, minced garlic, and olive oil. Season with oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; toss until evenly coated.
03 - Nestle the block of feta in the center of the dish among the tomato and chickpea mixture and drizzle a bit more olive oil on top.
04 - Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes until tomatoes burst and feta softens with a golden top.
05 - While baking, cook pasta or rice following package instructions; drain and set aside.
06 - After baking, gently mash the feta with a fork and stir it into the tomato and chickpea mixture to form a creamy sauce.
07 - Spoon the baked mixture over the cooked pasta or rice. Garnish with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Super easy and affordable to prepare
  • Versatile serving options: perfect over pasta or rice
02 -
  • Switching feta for vegan feta transforms this into a completely vegan meal
  • For gluten-free diets, use rice or gluten-free pasta instead of regular pasta
03 -
  • Add spinach or chopped kale to the baking dish for extra greens
  • Pair with whole-wheat pasta or brown rice for added fiber and flavor
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