One-Pan Roasted Mediterranean Chickpeas and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A simple, flavorful roasted dish combining hearty chickpeas with colorful Mediterranean vegetables and herbs for an easy, healthy meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, red bell pepper, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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

• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 medium, diced into 1-inch pieces red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds zucchini
• 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 small, sliced into thin wedges red onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, toss 2 cups drained canned chickpeas, 1 medium diced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced zucchini, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 1 small sliced red onion, and 3 minced garlic cloves with 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp lemon zest, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Spread the mixture evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chickpeas are lightly browned and vegetables are tender and caramelized at edges.
3. Step 3: Remove from oven and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving warm.