This comforting yet healthy dish is a testament to how simple ingredients can create a satisfying, gut-friendly meal. Inspired by a viral trend, it’s become a staple recipe—and it’s easy to see why.
With just one pan, roasted veggies, creamy feta, and protein-packed chickpeas come together to create a meal that’s both nourishing and full of flavour. The baked feta lends its signature tangy creaminess, while cherry tomatoes and peppers add a burst of sweetness.
Perfect for a cosy night in or a quick weeknight dinner, serve it with toasted bread for an extra hearty touch.
The ‘Viral’ Baked Feta
Baked feta was one of those viral trends that truly deserved the hype—creamy, tangy, and effortlessly delicious. I wanted to bring it back with a Healthyfloflo twist, adding chickpeas for extra fibre and plant-based protein, plus spinach for a nourishing boost. It’s still just as comforting, but now it’s a gut-loving, balanced one-pan meal you’ll want to make on repeat.
How To Enjoy Baked Feta
Serve with toasted sourdough or flatbread to scoop up all the creamy, saucy goodness.
Toss through cooked pasta or orzo for a more filling main.
Spoon over rice or quinoa to make it a hearty grain bowl.
Add a poached or soft-boiled egg on top for extra richness.
Enjoy cold the next day as a flavour-packed lunch salad—just add rocket or spinach.
Tips
- If you are using a block of feta slice it in half. Half a block of feta is sufficient for two servings. I love feta but let’s not forget is a high calorie/high fat cheese so I like to use it in moderation.
- Roast everything until the feta is golden and the tomatoes have burst—that’s when the sauce becomes extra creamy and flavourful.
- Stir through the spinach while everything is still hot so it wilts perfectly.
- Don’t skip the basil! It adds a fresh contrast to the richness of the dish.
- For a complete meal, serve with sourdough or any crusty bread to scoop everything up.
Swaps
Chickpea: White beans or butter beans also work well and offer a creamy texture.
Vegetables: I have used cherry tomatoes and peppers but you could experiment with other vegetables.
Storage
This Baked Feta Chickpeas dish is best enjoyed warm and fresh, but it stores well too:
Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
More Recipes With Feta
One-Tray Baked Feta Chickpeas
Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 100 g feta 1/2 Block
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 1 red pepper
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 handful of spinach
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- Add cherry tomatoes, pepper, onion and feta into a baking dish, add oil and salt.
- Bake at 200C for 35mins.
- Take out the oven and then add add chickpeas and spinach.
- Mix.