Oven-Roasted Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Bowl

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A vibrant, oven-roasted bowl of chickpeas, bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion tossed in Mediterranean spices and olive oil. This mediterranean-inspired vegan (gluten free) ready in about 35 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 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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), drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch half-moons zucchini
• 1 small, sliced into thin wedges red onion
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas, 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced zucchini, and 1 sliced small red onion.
2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 3/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the vegetables and chickpeas. Toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly with oil and spices.
3. Step 3: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and chickpeas are slightly crisp.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and immediately drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Toss gently to combine.
5. Step 5: Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature as a healthy Mediterranean main or side.