Mid-Roast Mediterranean Vegetable and Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A simple sheet pan meal roasting classic Mediterranean vegetables with chickpeas in a fragrant herb and lemon marinade. This mediterranean-inspired middle eastern (vegetarian) ready in about 45 minutes pairs chickpeas, drained and rinsed, zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks, red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until well blended.
3. Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 medium zucchini cut into 1-inch chunks, 1 large red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 medium red onion cut into wedges, and 1 cup cherry tomatoes to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients in the marinade.
4. Step 4: Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and edges are slightly caramelized.
5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving warm.