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Big chunks of salty feta cheese bake in a spinach- and chickpea-laced tomato sauce for the ultimate 20-minute Meatless Monday meal. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Brittany Conerly.
Ingredients
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5 SERVINGS
- 3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes (plus more for serving)
- 5 oz. baby spinach
- 24 oz. marinara sauce
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (1 can is 14.5 oz.; roughly crushed)
- 1 can chickpeas (1 can is 15 oz.; drained)
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 8 oz. feta cheese (block, cut into large pieces)
- crusty bread (for serving)
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Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons olive oil and the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, making sure not to burn the garlic. Add in 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and the spinach. Sauté until the spinach has wilted. Transfer spinach to a plate and set aside.
- Add the marinara to the skillet along with the whole tomatoes, chickpeas, kosher salt, and lemon zest and juice. Cook for 5 minutes until a simmer is reached. Remove from heat and set the pieces of feta cheese in the sauce.
- Place skillet in preheated oven and cook until the cheese softens, 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and tuck spinach into sauce.
- Serve with additional crumbled feta, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and a nice crusty piece of bread.
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430Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories430Calories from Fat210 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat23g35% |
Saturated Fat9g45% |
Trans Fat |
Cholesterol45mg15% |
Sodium1830mg76% |
Potassium810mg23% |
Protein15g |
Calories from Fat210 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate46g15% |
Dietary Fiber9g36% |
Sugars14g |
Vitamin A80% |
Vitamin C50% |
Calcium35% |
Iron20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(226)
Yummly User 3 months ago
Good flavor and value
Yummly User 3 months ago
Filling, very acidic. I recommend a small lemon, no salt and consider 1/2 the marinara. I added 9 oz of tofu, seared it and then cubed it. May even consider 28 oz whole peeled tomatoes and omit marinara altogether.
Yummly User 3 months ago
Turned out great. I used 28oz whole tomatoes, 2 cans chickpeas, 16oz feta, and omitted the salt. Next time I will only use 8oz of feta as per recipe.
Yummly User 4 months ago
it was good but I think next time I'll try it with goat cheese instead,to make it more creamy.
Yummly User a year ago
I was pretty overwhelmed by how overly tangy this recipe is. The lemon juice on top of the marinara on top of the extra tomatoes caused it to be way too acidic for my tastes.
Yummly User a year ago
This was divine! I did omit about half of the salt, and extended the time in the oven to approximately 18 minutes. I even used a cheap brand of marinara and it still tasted so good. I also think it would be better if the recipe stated the actual volume of lemon juice to add since not all lemons are created equal in the volume of juice produced. I left out about 2 teaspoons of juice because I used a large lemon that was extra juicy, but did add all the zest! Definitely adding to our rotation. I do think it may be problematic for people with GERD, as are most tomato based recipes.
Yummly User a year ago
Easy to prepare. The feta cheese and red crushed peppers made it so tasty. I added more crushed peppers. I will make it again.
Yummly User a year ago
The recipe was simple and quick. My wife and I enjoyed the meal, however, next time, I would use half of the recommended lemon. I love lemon but the flavor overpowered the other flavors in the dish. We both have agreed that this is a recipe to repeat.
Yummly User a year ago
I like it. It has a nice tang to it. I used garlic from a tube instead of fresh garlic, and diced tomatoes instead of whole. Yum.
Yummly User a year ago
Sooo good!! I skipped the oven part as it was nice and thick already. I used feta crumbles instead of the big chunks, which I think helped to thicken the sauce. It was pretty spicy, which I liked, and the hint of lemon with the garlic really set it off. I will definitely make this again!
Yummly User 2 years ago
This was an incredible recipe that was tasty and easy!
Yummly User 2 years ago
I love this. Even better the second day for lunch! We leave out the marinara and double the chickpeas.
Yummly User 2 years ago
delicious...ore than enough for two people
Yummly User 2 years ago
Switched it marinara with vodka sauce. Very good.
Yummly User 2 years ago
Turned out very well. A big hit here. My husband had it for breakfast the next day with an egg on top.
Yummly User 2 years ago
so delicious that i am making again!
Yummly User 2 years ago
Going on my list of favourites added some cumin just because I love it
Yummly User 2 years ago
I added 1 cup chicken bouillon to make it a little less thick. I also added Italian seasoning to make it taste like an Italian vegetable soup. Yummy!
Yummly User 2 years ago
I don't like feta so I tried it with goat cheese and it was awesome! Ate it with a baguette on the side... easy, quick, super tasty!
Yummly User 2 years ago
used cherry tomatoes, was very yummy 😋😋😋
Yummly User 2 years ago
The marinara was too much, and the feta cheese sorta ruined it for me. Next time i will reduce the marinara and omit the feta
Yummly User 2 years ago
I liked it, but I would make the recipe call for crushed tomatoes and not whole tomatoes (roughly crushed). I should have drained the tomato can as well, it was overwhelming with all of the marinara too.
Yummly User 2 years ago
This turned out great. Very tasty! I would suggest actually adding the spinach in before putting the dish in the oven. Also, I added a lot more chili flakes to give it some extra kick. Everyone was happy with this meal and it makes great leftovers. Yum!
Yummly User 2 years ago
I love making this over and over.
Yummly User 2 years ago
I skipped the oven, because I didn't have a skillet that could be put in oven and was too lazy to transfer. Turned out great anyway!
Yummly User 2 years ago
So good! Quick and easy, didn’t even get to have any leftovers!
Yummly User 2 years ago
Make this, it’s freakin’ awesome!
Yummly User 2 years ago
It was okay, nothing special.
Yummly User 2 years ago
I used half the amount of marinara, and used diced tomatoes instead of whole peeled tomatoes. went really light on lemon juice as well. it was good, even better on bread. but it was a little too acidic
Yummly User 2 years ago
I like to double the feta to make it a bit more substantial, and I just use diced tomatoes instead if whole tomatoes. This is definitely a weeknight staple!