Baked Feta Chickpeas
A quick and easy dish featuring baked feta, chickpeas, and tomatoes, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Use canned for convenience.
- 1 block feta cheese Chunky block feta is best for melting.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved You can use any tomatoes available.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Adjust garlic amount to taste.
- to taste olive oil Generous drizzle recommended.
- to taste red pepper flakes Adds a nice kick.
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
- as needed fresh herbs (basil, parsley, etc.) Use whatever is available.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Place the feta block in the center of an oven-safe dish.
- Surround the feta with chickpeas and halved tomatoes.
- Scatter minced garlic over the top and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
Baking
- Bake for 30 minutes until everything is roasted and fragrant.
- Broil for the last 2 minutes for crispy cheese edges.
- Stir the mixture when hot to combine.
Notes
Don’t skimp on the olive oil to prevent dryness. Marinate chickpeas for better flavor. This dish is forgiving; feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or sun-dried tomatoes.