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Mediterranean Chickpea Bake – Flavorful One-Pot Comfort

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 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 preferred, 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)

Sweetener

  • 1 tablespoon Cane Sugar (Optional, adjust according to preference)

Acid

  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Can use lime juice as an alternative)

Dairy or Vegan Cheese

  • 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 minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, vegetable broth, bay leaves, oregano, ground cloves, allspice, cayenne, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in chickpeas and cook for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  • Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove bay leaves.
  • Stir in lemon juice, feta, parsley, and sugar. Serve hot.

Notes

For a vegan version, omit feta and consider adding a splash of olive oil before serving.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Chickpeas