Description
Baked Feta with Chickpeas and Kale is a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired dish that combines soft, melty feta cheese, hearty chickpeas, and vibrant kale in a rich, aromatic sauce. This dish features a blend of savory spices, tangy tomato sauce, and the added zest of lemon juice, creating a mouthwatering experience in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 bunch kale (stems removed, torn into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups tomato sauce or marinara
- 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (plus wedges for serving)
- ½ cup water
- 1 block feta cheese (12 oz, cut into ½-inch slabs)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- Warm pita or baguette (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Sauté spices: In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 1–2 minutes.
- Wilt the kale: Add kale in batches, letting each handful wilt before adding more.
- Build the sauce: Stir in tomato sauce, chickpeas, lemon juice, and water. Let it simmer.
- Add feta: Nestle the feta slabs into the sauce. Sprinkle with black pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Bake: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 15 minutes, until feta is soft and melty.
- Serve: Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Serve warm with pita or crusty bread
Notes
This dish is incredibly versatile! Serve it with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce, or spoon it over a bed of quinoa, couscous, or rice for a more substantial meal. It also pairs wonderfully as a side dish to grilled chicken or lamb.
- Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish or Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300-450 (varies based on the amount of olive oil and feta)
- Sugar: 3-7g
- Sodium: 400-800mg
- Fat: 20-35g
- Saturated Fat: 8-15g
- Unsaturated Fat: A significant portion of the fat is unsaturated, coming from olive oil and chickpeas.
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30g
- Fiber: 6-10g
- Protein: 10-15g
- Cholesterol: 30-60mg
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