Oven-Roasted Mediterranean Chickpea and Vegetable Tray Bake

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A vibrant, wholesome tray bake featuring tender chickpeas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes infused with garlic and fresh herbs, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chickpeas (canned, drained and rinsed), zucchini, cherry tomatoes 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 can (15 oz) of drained and rinsed chickpeas with 2 sliced medium zucchinis, 1 pint halved cherry tomatoes, and 1 large sliced red onion.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the bowl. Toss everything gently until all vegetables and chickpeas are evenly coated in the oil and seasonings.
  3. Step 3: Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and lightly caramelized and chickpeas have crispy edges.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven and serve warm as a main vegetarian dish or alongside grilled proteins.

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