Chickpea Tray Bake

A quick and easy vegetarian tray bake that's hearty, wholesome, and bursting with bold Mediterranean flavor. Chickpeas, mushrooms, bell peppers, and a rich tomato sauce come together in one dish, finished with creamy feta and fresh parsley. Perfect as a main course or a vibrant side!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, grated
• 8–10 mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1–2 teaspoons sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Feta cheese chunk, crumbled (to taste)
• Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
• Sliced olives
• Sundried tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Heat olive oil in a large skillet over...: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2Add the chopped onion and cook for 8...: Add the chopped onion and cook for 8 minutes, until soft and golden.
3. 3Stir in the garlic and cook for 30...: Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
4. 4Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar (if using), salt,...: Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar (if using), salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
5. 5Reduce heat and simmer the sauce for 5...: Reduce heat and simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
6. 6In a large baking dish, add the chickpeas...: In a large baking dish, add the chickpeas and sliced mushrooms.
7. 7Pour the tomato sauce on top.
8. 8Add the diced bell peppers and gently toss...: Add the diced bell peppers and gently toss everything to coat evenly.
9. 9Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway...: Bake uncovered for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even roasting.
10. 10Remove from the oven, sprinkle crumbled feta over...: Remove from the oven, sprinkle crumbled feta over the top, and return to the oven.
11. 11Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the...: Bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is soft and slightly golden.
12. 12Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
13. 13Serve warm as a main course with crusty...: Serve warm as a main course with crusty bread or as a flavorful side dish.