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Za'atar Chickpeas Noodles Bake

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Dive into the delightful world of autumn flavors with this Za'atar Chickpeas Noodles Bake! This dish combines tender chickpeas seasoned with aromatic za'atar, vibrant broccoli, and earthy beets, all beautifully layered over noodles. Topped with fresh cilantro, it not only looks great but provides a quick, satisfying meal. Feel free to tweak the ingredients or spices to suit your taste – cooking is all about making it your own!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Autumn
Cuisine: Global (Mediterranean-inspired)
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g chickpeas
  • 200 g broccoli florets
  • 100 g cooked beets
  • 300 g noodles
  • 2 tbsp za'atar spice blend
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 50 g fresh cilantro
  • 50 g feta cheese optional
  • Lemon wedges optional

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Large saucepan
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a saucepan, boil water and cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chickpeas, broccoli florets, diced beets, olive oil, za'atar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  4. In a large baking dish, layer the cooked noodles at the bottom.
  5. Pour the chickpea and vegetable mixture over the noodles, spreading evenly.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and the mixture is bubbling.
  7. Remove from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, and then top with fresh chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve warm with optional crumbled feta and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSodium: 340mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 12gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand! Kale or spinach would work beautifully in place of broccoli.
For an added kick, incorporate some chili flakes.
This dish stores well in the fridge for up to three days and can easily be reheated in the oven or microwave.
Enjoy playing around with the spices to make this recipe uniquely yours!

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