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April 29, 2025
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Big chunks of salty feta cheese bake in a spinach- and chickpea-laced tomato sauce for the ultimate 20-minute Meatless Monday meal. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Brittany Conerly.
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Braised Chickpeas with Tomato, Spinach, and Feta
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic. Add in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and the spinach. Sauté until the spinach has wilted. Transfer spinach to a plate and set aside.
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Add the marinara to the skillet along with the whole tomatoes, chickpeas, kosher salt, and lemon zest and juice. Cook for 5 minutes until a simmer is reached. Remove from heat and set the pieces of feta cheese in the sauce.
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Place skillet in preheated oven and cook until the cheese softens, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and tuck spinach into sauce.
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Serve with additional crumbled feta, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and a nice crusty piece of bread.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Chickpea Texture Magic 🫘Drain and pat chickpeas completely dry before cooking to ensure they crisp up and absorb flavors more effectively, preventing a soggy final dish.
- Feta Melting Technique 🧀Add large chunks of feta in the last 3-4 minutes of cooking to prevent over-melting and maintain beautiful, distinct cheese pieces throughout the sauce.
- Garlic Infusion Hack 🧄Crush garlic cloves instead of mincing to release more complex flavors and prevent burning, which can make the garlic bitter.
- Acid Balance Trick 🍋Add a small squeeze of fresh lemon juice just before serving to brighten the entire dish and cut through the richness of the tomato and feta.
- Spinach Wilting Perfection 🥬Fold baby spinach in off the heat to prevent overcooking, allowing it to gently wilt from the residual warmth of the dish while maintaining its vibrant green color.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Allergen Analysis
Fish Free
Shellfish Free
Peanuts Free
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