Healthy Recipes Ingredient Beans Chickpea Baked Feta & Tomato Chickpeas 5.0 (6) 6 Reviews This simple baked feta casserole recipe turns cherry tomatoes, feta cheese and chickpeas into a hearty, protein-rich vegetarian meal. After baking, it creates a savory-sweet tomato–olive oil sauce ideal for slathering on pita bread. Feta cheese in brine melts more readily compared to dry, crumbled feta, so it’s worth seeking out. For a different take, replace the chickpeas with creamy white beans. By Liz Mervosh Liz Mervosh Elizabeth Mervosh is a recipe tester and developer for EatingWell in Birmingham, Alabama. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 4, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed 3 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes (about 16 ounces) 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar 2 teaspoons garlic paste 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper 1 (6-ounce) block feta cheese in brine, drained 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves 2 (6-inch) whole-wheat pita rounds, split and warmed Directions Position oven rack in top third; preheat to 425°F. Combine chickpeas, tomatoes, oil, rosemary, vinegar, garlic paste and pepper in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish; stir well. Nestle feta in the center of the mixture. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell Bake until most of the tomatoes have split and the feta is very creamy, about 20 minutes. Tear basil leaves and sprinkle them over the mixture. If desired, stir the feta into the chickpea mixture until creamy. Serve with pita. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell EatingWell.com, March 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 528 Calories 28g Fat 53g Carbs 20g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/4 cups feta mixture & 1 oz. pita Calories 528 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 53g 19% Dietary Fiber 12g 44% Total Sugars 11g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 20g 41% Total Fat 28g 35% Saturated Fat 9g 44% Cholesterol 38mg 13% Vitamin A 103µg Vitamin C 18mg 20% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 3mg 22% Folate 251µg Vitamin K 26µg Sodium 609mg 26% Calcium 291mg 22% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 97mg 23% Potassium 703mg 15% Zinc 4mg 33% Vitamin B12 1µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.