Mediterranean Chickpea Casserole with Spinach and Feta

Name: Mediterranean Chickpea Casserole with Spinach and Feta
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium red onions, diced ((about 3 cups)); 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 (24 oz/680 ml) jar passata (strained tomatoes) ((see note 1)); 1 cup vegetable broth; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 3 cups cooked chickpeas ((2 cans: 15 oz/14 fl oz/398 ml each)); 3 packed cups baby spinach; 1 tablespoon cane sugar ((or coconut sugar, see note 2)); Juice from 1 lemon; Black pepper ((to taste)); ⅔ cup crumbled feta cheese ((vegan if desired or omit)); Chopped flat leaf parsley ((for garnish))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:40min

This one pot vegetarian dinner is made with chickpeas simmered in a Mediterranean-spiced tomato stew. It's topped with feta and broiled until golden brown. Can be served with bread or pita for dipping, or over rice. (Gluten-free, Vegan option)

Updated at: Sun, 26 Oct 2025 17:44:51 GMT