A simple, hearty, and flavorful dish with creamy feta, roasted chickpeas, and Mediterranean spices—all baked to perfection!
Ingredients:
✔ 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
✔ 1 block (6-8 oz) feta cheese
✔ 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
✔ 2 cloves garlic (minced)
✔ 2 tbsp olive oil
✔ 1 tsp dried oregano
✔ ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
✔ ½ tsp black pepper
✔ Juice of ½ lemon
✔ Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
Set to 400°F (200°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the Dish:
In a baking dish, toss chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
Place feta in the center, drizzle with a little extra olive oil.
3️⃣ Bake:
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until feta is soft and tomatoes are roasted.
4️⃣ Mix & Serve:
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything.
Lightly mash the feta and mix with chickpeas.
Garnish with fresh parsley.
🌿 Serve with warm pita, over rice, or enjoy as is! 💛