5.0 from 12 votes
Marinated Chickpeas With Whipped Feta
Tossed in a lemon forward and herby marinade, these marinated chickpeas with whipped feta make the perfect quick starter. You can even make the chickpeas in advance, saving you time in the kitchen when guests arrive. Or, enjoy this recipe for a simple yet elevated dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 363 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Greek
Ingredients
Marinated Chickpeas
- 2 oz cans chickpeas 425 g each
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 60 mL
- ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 lemon 2 Tbsp juice and 1 tsp zest
- 1 medium shallot finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 30 mL
- ¼ tsp salt
Whipped Feta
- 8 oz feta cheese room temperature, 226 g
- ¾ cup plain greek yogurt room temperature, 180 g
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 15 mL
Instructions
- Chickpeas: Stir together all Marinated Chickpea ingredients. This can be served right away, or marinated for a few hours (up to 5 days).
- Whipped Feta: In a food processor, whip together all Whipped Feta ingredients (this will blend up more smoothly if the ingredients are room temperature).
- Serve: Spread the feta dip onto a serving plate and spoon marinated chickpeas on top. Serve with crackers, veggies, or crusty bread!
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days. I try to keep the chickpeas and feta dip separate. Otherwise, the acid from the marinade causes the feta dip to separate. I don't recommend freezing them.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
363kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31.9g
(11%)
Protein
13.6g
(27%)
Fat
21.1g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7.5g
(38%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
887mg
(37%)
Potassium
284mg
(8%)
Fiber
5.7g
(23%)
Sugar
2.6g
(5%)
Calcium
235mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31.9g | 11% |
| Protein | 13.6g | 27% |
| Fat | 21.1g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5g | 38% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 284mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5.7g | 23% |
| Sugar | 2.6g | 5% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.