High-Protein High-Fiber Mediterranean Roasted Chickpeas Recipe With Feta (6 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) by Terri Kendrick
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I love chickpeas and eat them by the bucketful! Plus, my mint plants were literally taking over one of my flower beds. Therefore, this vegetarian recipe was the perfect find! And the fact that, along with the chickpeas and mint, the Greek-inspired side dish also included salty, creamy feta made it impossible to resist.
To make these high-fiber and high-protein roasted Mediterranean chickpeas you will need canned chickpeas, olive oil, fresh garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, feta cheese, fresh mint and lemon wedges for serving.
Variation: Add some fresh corn to the chickpeas for a little sweetness.
Brightened with a squeeze of lemon, this crunchy roasted chickpea recipe makes a great side dish or a filling lunch or light dinner, served warm or cold. You also get the health benefits of feta, the health benefits of olive oil, the health benefits of lemon, the health benefits of garlic, the health benefits of mint and the health benefits of chickpeas with each spoonful!
Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek / American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 to 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 30 ounces (2 cans) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (or as needed)
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional, but recommended)
Here’s how to make it:
- Rinse chickpeas with cold water in a colander and allow to drain well. (You can use dried chickpeas instead of canned, just cook them first.)
- Mix olive oil, garlic, red pepper, salt and pepper and toss chickpeas in this mixture so they are well coated.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray and spread the chickpeas on the pan (be sure to drizzle the extra oil over the chickpeas). Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for 18 minutes or until the chickpeas are beginning to crisp. Spoon the roasted chickpeas into a serving bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the feta and chopped mint.
- Season with more salt and pepper, if desired, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve warm. This dish can also be served cold with an extra drizzle of olive oil. Store the chickpeas in an airtight container in the fridge.
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