CHICKPEA and VEGETABLE CASSEROLE Recipe | Chickpea Recipe | Healthy Vegan Vegetarian Meals Ideas |

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and higher in protein, while canned beans are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a large bowl, combine cooked chickpeas, sliced yellow potatoes, sliced zucchini, sliced tomatoes, and sliced onion.

Add finely chopped garlic, tomato puree, olive oil, maple syrup, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, dry oregano, dry thyme, ground black pepper, and salt to taste.

Mix well until all ingredients are coated.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly.

Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown.

Let it cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley and fresh basil, and drizzle with olive oil and ground black pepper to taste.

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