Mediterranean Chickpea Casserole
As someone who's had the pleasure of making this Mediterranean Chickpea Casserole multiple times, I can vouch for its ability to bring warmth and joy to any meal, often transporting me to the sunny shores of the Mediterranean with just one bite.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium red onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 400 g (14 oz can) tomato sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ¼ teaspoon 5 spice mix
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- 400 g (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 3 cups fresh spinach packed
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- crumbled feta
- chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Saute onions for 2-3 minutes. Add in chickpeas and garlic, mix for 30 seconds. Season with oregano, 5 spice mix and chili flakes.3 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium red onion, 2 garlic cloves, ¼ teaspoon 5 spice mix, 400 g (14 oz) can chickpeas, drained, ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- Stir in fresh spinach leaves and mix until wilted. Season with salt, sugar and pepper.3 cups fresh spinach, 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pour in tomato sauce and chicken stock and cook for 10 minutes after boiling.400 g (14 oz can) tomato sauce, 1 cup chicken stock
- Top with crumbled feta and broil for 5 minutes. Sprinkle parsley on top.crumbled feta, chopped parsley for serving
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 13gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 591mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 10gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2.652IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 5mg
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