Description
Discover the delightful Spinach Zucchini Chickpea Bake, a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for any meal occasion. This vibrant bake combines protein-packed chickpeas, fresh spinach, and tender zucchini, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or meal prep. With a medley of aromatic spices and an optional crunchy topping, this vegan-friendly and gluten-free recipe is sure to impress with its rich flavors and colors. It’s not only easy to prepare but also customizable—add your favorite veggies or spices to make it truly your own!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 medium zucchinis, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine chopped spinach, diced zucchini, cherry tomatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika; mix well.
- Gently fold in the chickpeas until evenly integrated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish. If using breadcrumbs, sprinkle on top.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg