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Mediterranean Chickpea Bake – Flavorful One-Pot Comfort
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
40
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
A hearty and flavorful one-pot dish combining chickpeas, spinach, and Mediterranean spices for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Oil
2
tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
(Can substitute with avocado oil)
Vegetables
1
medium
Red Onion
(Can replace with yellow onion)
3
cloves
Garlic
(Fresh preferable, can substitute with garlic powder)
Seasonings
1
teaspoon
Fine Sea Salt
(Adjust according to taste)
1
cup
Passata or Crushed Tomatoes
(Use high-quality canned tomatoes)
1
cup
Vegetable Broth
(Water can be used in a pinch)
2
leaves
Bay Leaves
(Omit if not available)
1
teaspoon
Dried Oregano
(Substitute with fresh oregano if available)
1/8
teaspoon
Ground Cloves
1/2
teaspoon
Allspice
(Adjust quantity to taste)
1/4
teaspoon
Cayenne
(Use sparingly for milder flavor)
Main Ingredients
2
cups
Cooked Chickpeas
(Rinse canned chickpeas before using)
6
ounces
Baby Spinach
(Can replace with kale or Swiss chard)
1
tablespoon
Cane Sugar
(Optional, adjust according to preference)
2
tablespoons
Lemon Juice
(Can use lime juice as an alternative)
4
ounces
Feta Cheese
(Replace with vegan feta or omit for vegan option)
1/4
cup
Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
(Can substitute with fresh cilantro)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and spices; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in passata, vegetable broth, bay leaves, salt, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Add chickpeas and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice, feta, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be customized with your favorite greens or spices.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Keyword:
Chickpeas