Roasted Chickpeas & Tomatoes

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Need a great, easy, tasty, healthy side dish?

This easy dish, recommended by my friend Jay over at ChoosyEaters, packs some great protein and fiber. Plus, it really is dead simple to make, can be customized to your taste and is just as good fresh as it is as a leftover.

Roasted Cherry Tomatoes & Chickpeas

Yields 4 cups 

Ingredients

4 - 6 cups cherry tomatoes, whole or halved 

2 - 3 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

1 - 2 heads garlic, bulbs halved lengthwise

1/4 - 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp oregano (other good options include celery salt, thyme, basil, lemon peel, smoked paprika) 

Fresh ground black pepper and salt to taste

 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. 

2. Toss the tomatoes, chickpeas, and garlic with the oil and remaining ingredients. 

3. Spread on a large baking sheet. Roast for 30 - 45 minutes (until tomatoes start to caramelize and chickpeas are golden).