Description
This vibrant and flavorful Sheet-Pan Feta with Chickpeas and Tomatoes is a simple yet impressive dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. The combination of roasted cherry tomatoes, tender chickpeas, and creamy feta cheese melds beautifully with a touch of honey and mild chili flakes, delivering a harmonious balance of sweetness, heat, and savory notes. Roasting everything together on one pan keeps cleanup minimal while intensifying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas (homemade or two 15-ounce cans), drained, rinsed, and shaken dry
- 2 pints (16 to 20 ounces) cherry or Sungold tomatoes
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon mild chile flakes (like gochugaru) or 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- 2 (6- to 8-ounce) blocks of feta, sliced 1-inch thick
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius) to prepare for roasting the ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Sheet Pan: On a large sheet pan, combine the cooked chickpeas, whole cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced shallot, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, and the mild chile flakes. Season the mixture with salt to taste. Use a spoon or spatula to stir everything together evenly, then spread the ingredients out in an even layer across the pan.
- Add the Feta: Arrange the sliced blocks of feta cheese evenly among the chickpeas and tomatoes on the pan. The feta will roast alongside the vegetables, softening beautifully.
- Roast the Dish: Place the sheet pan in the preheated oven and roast for 30 to 35 minutes. During this time, the feta and tomatoes will soften, and the chickpeas will develop a golden-brown color. There is no need to stir the pan during roasting.
- Serve and Enjoy: Remove the pan from the oven and serve the dish immediately for the best texture and flavor. Note that the feta will harden as it cools, so reheat any leftovers before serving again.
Notes
- You can use homemade or canned chickpeas; just ensure they are well-drained and dried for optimal roasting.
- If you like more heat, increase the amount of chili flakes or use a hotter variety.
- Leftover dish can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated gently to soften the feta again.
- Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of greens for a fuller meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: sheet-pan, feta, chickpeas, tomatoes, roasted, Mediterranean, vegetarian, easy dinner, honey, chili flakes
