Mediterranean Chickpea and Tomato Bake
A hearty baked dish of chickpeas in a garlicky, herb-seasoned tomato sauce, finished with crumbled feta, lemon, and fresh parsley.
Instructions
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
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Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp (30 ml) of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened and lightly golden.
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Step 3
Add the garlic, dried oregano, cumin, and paprika. Stir over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook over medium heat until it darkens slightly.
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Step 5
Add the tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Step 6
Put the chickpeas in the baking dish, pour over the tomato sauce, and stir until evenly combined.
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Step 7
Scatter the feta over the mixture and drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil. Bake uncovered at 200°C until bubbling and browned around the edges.
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Step 8
Let the bake stand briefly, then finish with the lemon juice and parsley before serving.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep them chilled, and reheat thoroughly to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Hot cookware and bubbling tomato sauce can cause burns.
- Cooked leftovers require prompt refrigeration.