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Big chunks of salty feta cheese bake in a spinach- and chickpea-laced tomato sauce for the ultimate 20-minute Meatless Monday meal. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Brittany Conerly.
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic. Add in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and the spinach. Sauté until the spinach has wilted. Transfer spinach to a plate and set aside.
- Add the marinara to the skillet along with the whole tomatoes, chickpeas, kosher salt, and lemon zest and juice. Cook for 5 minutes until a simmer is reached. Remove from heat and set the pieces of feta cheese in the sauce.
- Place skillet in preheated oven and cook until the cheese softens, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and tuck spinach into sauce.
- Serve with additional crumbled feta, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and a nice crusty piece of bread.
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430Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
| Calories430Calories from Fat210 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat23g35% |
| Saturated Fat9g45% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol45mg15% |
| Sodium1830mg76% |
| Potassium810mg23% |
| Protein15g |
| Calories from Fat210 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate46g15% |
| Dietary Fiber9g36% |
| Sugars14g |
| Vitamin A80% |
| Vitamin C50% |
| Calcium35% |
| Iron20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(222)
Yummly User 6 days ago
I was pretty overwhelmed by how overly tangy this recipe is. The lemon juice on top of the marinara on top of the extra tomatoes caused it to be way too acidic for my tastes.
Yummly User a month ago
This was divine! I did omit about half of the salt, and extended the time in the oven to approximately 18 minutes. I even used a cheap brand of marinara and it still tasted so good. I also think it would be better if the recipe stated the actual volume of lemon juice to add since not all lemons are created equal in the volume of juice produced. I left out about 2 teaspoons of juice because I used a large lemon that was extra juicy, but did add all the zest! Definitely adding to our rotation. I do think it may be problematic for people with GERD, as are most tomato based recipes.
Yummly User 2 months ago
Easy to prepare. The feta cheese and red crushed peppers made it so tasty. I added more crushed peppers. I will make it again.
Yummly User 5 months ago
The recipe was simple and quick. My wife and I enjoyed the meal, however, next time, I would use half of the recommended lemon. I love lemon but the flavor overpowered the other flavors in the dish. We both have agreed that this is a recipe to repeat.
Yummly User 6 months ago
I like it. It has a nice tang to it. I used garlic from a tube instead of fresh garlic, and diced tomatoes instead of whole. Yum.
Yummly User 6 months ago
Sooo good!! I skipped the oven part as it was nice and thick already. I used feta crumbles instead of the big chunks, which I think helped to thicken the sauce. It was pretty spicy, which I liked, and the hint of lemon with the garlic really set it off. I will definitely make this again!
Yummly User 9 months ago
This was an incredible recipe that was tasty and easy!
Yummly User 10 months ago
I love this. Even better the second day for lunch! We leave out the marinara and double the chickpeas.
Yummly User 10 months ago
delicious...ore than enough for two people
Yummly User a year ago
Switched it marinara with vodka sauce. Very good.
Yummly User a year ago
Turned out very well. A big hit here. My husband had it for breakfast the next day with an egg on top.
Yummly User a year ago
so delicious that i am making again!
Yummly User a year ago
Going on my list of favourites added some cumin just because I love it
Yummly User a year ago
I added 1 cup chicken bouillon to make it a little less thick. I also added Italian seasoning to make it taste like an Italian vegetable soup. Yummy!
Yummly User a year ago
I don't like feta so I tried it with goat cheese and it was awesome! Ate it with a baguette on the side... easy, quick, super tasty!
Yummly User a year ago
used cherry tomatoes, was very yummy 😋😋😋
Yummly User a year ago
The marinara was too much, and the feta cheese sorta ruined it for me. Next time i will reduce the marinara and omit the feta
Yummly User a year ago
I liked it, but I would make the recipe call for crushed tomatoes and not whole tomatoes (roughly crushed). I should have drained the tomato can as well, it was overwhelming with all of the marinara too.
Yummly User a year ago
This turned out great. Very tasty! I would suggest actually adding the spinach in before putting the dish in the oven. Also, I added a lot more chili flakes to give it some extra kick. Everyone was happy with this meal and it makes great leftovers. Yum!
Yummly User a year ago
I love making this over and over.
Yummly User a year ago
I skipped the oven, because I didn't have a skillet that could be put in oven and was too lazy to transfer. Turned out great anyway!
Yummly User 2 years ago
So good! Quick and easy, didn’t even get to have any leftovers!
Yummly User 2 years ago
Make this, it’s freakin’ awesome!
Yummly User 2 years ago
It was okay, nothing special.
Yummly User 2 years ago
I used half the amount of marinara, and used diced tomatoes instead of whole peeled tomatoes. went really light on lemon juice as well. it was good, even better on bread. but it was a little too acidic
Yummly User 2 years ago
I like to double the feta to make it a bit more substantial, and I just use diced tomatoes instead if whole tomatoes. This is definitely a weeknight staple!
Yummly User 2 years ago
we really liked this. mine was lemony in a good way. broke up whole tomatoes a little bit. served with bread as suggested.
Yummly User 2 years ago
Delicious and so simple!
Yummly User 2 years ago
good no modifications
Yummly User 2 years ago
The recipe turned out well, but there are ingredients in the directions that aren't listed under ingredients so that was frustrating. It was tasty though!