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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 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:
350
kcal
Cost:
$15
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Keyword:
Chickpeas