Roasted Garlic and Chickpea Sheet Pan Dinner

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

A hearty and wholesome vegetarian sheet pan meal featuring roasted garlic and chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs garlic cloves, canned chickpeas, olive oil 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

• 6 whole garlic cloves
• 2 cups, drained and rinsed canned chickpeas
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, juiced lemon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 425°F. On a large sheet pan, spread 6 whole garlic cloves, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 15 minutes until soft and golden.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, toss 2 cups drained chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
3. Step 3: Add the seasoned chickpeas to the sheet pan with the roasted garlic, spreading them in a single layer, and roast for an additional 20 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until chickpeas are golden and slightly crispy.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over the chickpeas and garlic, stirring gently to combine and serve warm.