Oh My Cheesy Chickpea Goodness!

This is a great side served alongside a grilled meat or a meal on its own served with crusty bread to mop up the sauce. You decide.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1smallonion, sliced into petals

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • ½teaspoonItalian seasoning

  • 2(15 ounce) canschickpeas

  • 1(24 ounce) jarchunky marinara sauce (such as Barilla®)

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2cupsshredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1(2.25 ounce) cansliced ripe olives, drained

  • 1teaspoonchopped fresh oregano

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in large skilled over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute more.

  2. Drain 1 of the cans of chickpeas, leave liquid in the 2nd. Add all chickpeas, liquid from 1 can, and marinara sauce to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 8 minutes.

  3. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven’s broiler on high heat.

  4. Transfer chickpea mixture to an oven proof skillet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and olives over the top.

  5. Place skillet in the oven and broil until cheese has melted and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped oregano and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
17%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Cholesterol
26mg
9%
Sodium
1064mg
46%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
14%
Dietary Fiber
8g
27%
Protein
16g
Potassium
569mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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