Baked Feta with Chickpeas 🧀🥫:
Ingredients 🧀
– 1 block (7-8 oz) feta cheese 🧀
– 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 🥫
– 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
– 1/4 cup olive oil 🫒
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano 🌿
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂🌶️
– Fresh basil or parsley for garnish 🌿
– Crusty bread or pita for serving 🍞
Preparation 🍳
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 🕒🔥
2. Assemble Ingredients: In a baking dish, combine the chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated. 🥫🍅🧄
3. Add Feta: Place the block of feta cheese in the center of the chickpea-tomato mixture. Drizzle a little extra olive oil over the feta. 🧀🫒
4. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the feta is soft and slightly golden, and the tomatoes are blistered and juicy. 🍲🔥
5. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve the baked feta with chickpeas warm, along with crusty bread or pita for dipping. It’s a simple, flavorful dish perfect for sharing! 😋🍽️