CHICKPEA and VEGETABLE CASSEROLE Recipe Healthy Vegan and Vegetarian Meal Ideas Chickpea Recipes

Chickpea and vegetable casserole sounds delicious! Here's a simple recipe you can try:

### Chickpea and Vegetable Casserole Recipe

#### Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you prefer)
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

#### Instructions:

1. **Preheat** your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. **Sauté vegetables**: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.

3. **Add vegetables**: Add bell pepper, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender.

4. **Season**: Stir in dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

5. **Combine**: Add chickpeas to the skillet and mix everything together gently.

6. **Transfer to baking dish**: Pour the vegetable and chickpea mixture into a baking dish. Spread evenly.

7. **Add broth**: Pour vegetable broth over the mixture in the baking dish.

8. **Bake**: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the flavors have melded together.

9. **Garnish and serve**: Remove from oven, garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro, and serve warm.

This casserole is not only hearty and filling but also packed with nutrients from the chickpeas and vegetables. Enjoy your healthy meal!