Sheet-Pan Feta With Chickpeas and Tomatoes Recipe (2024)

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Mary

Enjoyed it. You only need one block of feta. I will cook mine a little longer next time, so more tomatoes burst. A good recipe to play around with. No need for honey. Maybe red onions instead of shallots. Some lemon. Pine nuts might be a nice add for next time. Fresh basil on top at the end.

CurryFavor

Really tasty! I used a nice sheeps milk feta, which was delicious, and added 8oz of merguez lamb sausage links and calabrian chiles in lieu of chile flakes (plus some of the chile oil for extra heat). So delicious. The honey blended very well and balanced the tomatoes' tanginess. I used 25 oz. of garden tomatoes because they are so plentiful right now. Would definitely make this again.

Mary B. Hennessey

I am going to halve this recipe and make it but I know I am going to make it on top of the stove, too hot to put the oven on. Wish me luck

B. Curtis

Added several kinds of olives & artichoke hearts 20 minutes in.

Levmom4

My favorite NYT Cooking recipe of the summer! Everything worked beautifully (I used Sheep's milk feta instead of Cow's milk)and the combination is amazing. The best addition I made was to generously sprinkle smoked paprika on everything before putting in the oven. It added this smoky depth that was absolutely delicious!

Heidi & Phil Sweeney

Great dish! We chose it as we wanted something quick and easy for dinner, and we had all the ingredients. At least we thought we did. ... Ended up substituting onion for shallots and using cow's milk feta (8-ounce block from Trader Joe's). Cut the feta into smaller than 1-inch slices as the accompanying photo looked like feta chunks were not that large. And the cow's milk feta withstood the roasting just fine with some extra olive oil on top. Colorful and tasty. This one's definitely a keeper!

Melinda

Sooooo….this should be a great dish. I’ve made a similar sheet pan dinner with feta and roasted vegetables served on orzo and it’s fantastic. This was made exactly as written and it was way too dry. Just not as luscious as the other recipe. If I made again, I would add some other vegetable such as red or yellow bell pepper, use red onion rather than shallot, and add some liquid, whether broth, fermented red pepper sauce, or white wine used to deglaze the sheet pan. Needs something…

JC

In a nod to Eric Kim's sheet pan kimchi fried rice, we cracked eggs onto the sheet pan after it had been in the oven for 5-10 minutes and served it with grilled bread. It was a great way to make this a more substantial meal. Even my toddler scarfed it down.

Anne

Could you sub paneer for the feta?

Eileen

Excellent. I followed the recipe exactly, Bulgarian sheep feta from the deli, and a big pinch of Zaatar. Mixture is pretty wet because the tomatoes are so juicy. Line the baking dish. Served with garlicky sautéed greens and garlic toast. Will definitely make this again.

Annie B

Halves beautifully, as written. Yumm-o.

Shannon

Added cauliflower and used cows milk feta, but added half way through cooking

nicole

I have a sensitivity to chickpeas and so I did this with lentils. It was fantastic! I’ve made it multiple times now.

Bri

I missed the tip to use something other than cow's milk feta (not sure why this was buried in a tip). Also the tomatoes burst which resulted in a lot of liquid and the prescribed roast time did not accommodate cooking off the liquid. So the end result was not very roasty. Will probably try again with the proper feta that can withstand a longer roast time. Might also use a bigger baking sheet to cook off the tomato liquid.

maura

Next time:1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes3/4 of a block of feta

Ksofiac

Added Halloumi and some Harissa and turned out divine. Absolutely delightful as a lighter dinner option!

ERH

This was fabulous! Used half the feta and added an abundance of paprika and fresh dill. Served with couscous. Will definitely make again!

note

And maybe rice

ann

Double recipe. Do not double feta.

DDW

I made this and it is definitely something I will cook again! I only used one block of feta.

InkieD

Liked the taste but too much liquid (from the tomatoes) prevented the chickpeas from getting crispy.

Dee Clarkin

Definitely only needed one block of feta -- two would be crazy.We loved this -- having it again tonight.

Julia

Easy, delicious.

Matt

Half the feta.

Leigh Anne

I followed this exactly and wasn't overly wowed with it, although I appreciated the simplicity of it - I thought it was a bit lacking in flavor. I think next time it could use some lemon zest, maybe oregano and parsley to add some herbal depth.

Maggie

This is one of my all-time favorites! My partner loves it, too. The honey glaze reminds me of Greece. I had no honey once but substituted maple syrup, which was also good. I always double the recipe, so we have leftovers. It's in the rotation. Yum!

Deborah F

This is delicious. Would make it again.

Nutbrownmama

My family loves this served with rice. Since finding the recipe 2 weeks ago we have already eaten it twice. (The second time because my teenager asked for it when it was their turn to pick what was for dinner!) I did use a little less feta than was called for but crumbled it up finer. I also made the sauce by eye, so you can easily make it more or less sweet/spicy as you like. Our family was looking for great tasting meals that were vegetarian, as we have recently committed to eating less meat.

isa

so yum!!! seared some bone in skin on chicken thighs for a bit then put them in the oven w everything else - delicious!

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Sheet-Pan Feta With Chickpeas and Tomatoes Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Should you soak canned chickpeas before cooking? ›

You might wonder, do I have to soak chickpeas before cooking? Like other beans, chickpeas benefit from soaking in water, especially if you are planning to boil them on the stovetop. However, if you plan to cook them in the slow cooker or instant pot, you do not need to soak them, although you can if you have the time.

How to make chickpeas like canned? ›

Method for Stovetop, Covered
  1. Soak 1/2 cup of dried chickpeas for 12 hours.
  2. Drain, rinse, and add to a pot. Cover by a few inches with water, and add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook at a simmer until tender, about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
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How long to cook tin chickpeas? ›

Add cold water until you have twice the volume of the chickpeas. Bring the water to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer the chickpeas for 45 mins (if you are going to cook them further in another dish) or up to 1 hour. Taste to see if they are tender.

What happens if you don't pre soak chickpeas? ›

Generally, if you did not pre soak the chickpeas, they will take 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 6 to 8 hours on LOW to become tender. You can shorten the cooking time by preheating the water in the microwave for 4 to 5 minutes before adding to the beans. Pour the dry chickpeas into a saucepan and cover with 3 inches of water.

Do you have to rinse canned chickpeas? ›

In order to properly reduce the sodium from canned beans, it is important to rinse them correctly. "Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40 percent. But taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit," The Bean Institute website states.

What happens if you soak chickpeas too long? ›

Some say that beans should be only be soaked for 4 hours, but 12 hours is the upper limit. If you soak the beans for longer than 12 hours, you run the risk of the beans losing both their characteristic flavor and texture.

How long to soak chickpeas before cooking? ›

Soaking Tips

As mentioned in the recipe notes, your chickpeas need to soak for at least 8 hours. You can let them soak for up to 24 hours. If you do end up letting them soak this long, I recommend replacing the water (strain and refill the bowl with fresh water) to keep things fresh.

How many hours should chickpeas be soaked? ›

As the beans rehydrate, they triple in size — adding plenty of water is key. Soak the beans for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse. 3Quick Soak Beans: Add the dried beans to a large pot, cover with several inches of water and bring to a boil.

Does cooking canned chickpeas make them softer? ›

If you're using canned chickpeas, they are already precooked and soft, so they just need to be heated. How long does it take for chickpeas to soften? To quick soak the beans, you will need 1 hour. Place the chickpeas into the bottom of a large pot and cover with water.

How long to rinse canned chickpeas? ›

Draining and rinsing canned beans can reduce their sodium content by more than 40%. But taking just a few extra minutes is key to getting the most benefit. First, drain beans in a colander for two minutes. Then rinse the beans under cool running water for 10 seconds.

How long to soften canned garbanzo beans? ›

For example, firmer is good if you will be using in salads or wraps, versus if you plan to mash, you would need them softer. For softer chickpeas, 5 minutes of simmering is enough. I have found that that for very firm ones, I may need to simmer them for up to 30 minutes to get them soft.

Are canned or dried chickpeas better? ›

Canned chickpeas are ready to eat at a moments notice. This makes them useful solutions for a quick meal. Dried chickpeas have the advantage of being very inexpensive, and giving the cook more control to choose their desired texture and to add their own seasonings. Both options can lead to amazing meals.

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