Festive Chickpea Tart

Brighten up your holiday table with this Festive Chickpea Tart, a dazzling vegetarian centerpiece that's as delicious as it is colorful. Featuring a buttery, homemade tart crust filled with a medley of spiced chickpeas, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and nutrient-packed spinach, this recipe is a celebration of wholesome ingredients and bold flavors. A hint of cumin, paprika, and fresh lemon juice adds a touch of warmth and zest, while the option to top with gooey melted cheese makes it easy to customize. Perfect for festive gatherings, this tart is not only visually stunning but also easy to prepare, making it ideal for impressing guests. Serve it warm or at room temperature for a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish that’s packed with protein, fiber, and seasonal cheer. Keywords: chickpea tart, vegetarian tart, festive recipe, holiday centerpiece, colorful vegetarian dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups cold unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons cold water
• 2 cups chickpeas (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 cups spinach, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 cups vegan or regular shredded cheese (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

To make the tart crust, place the flour and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl. Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add to the flour. Using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, and gently mix until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch tart pan. Press the dough into the pan and trim off any excess. Poke holes in the bottom with a fork and place a sheet of parchment paper over the crust, then fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the weights and bake for another 5 minutes. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 6

Add the chickpeas to the skillet along with the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the chickpeas in the spices.

Step 7

Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking just until the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and mix in the parsley and lemon juice.

Step 8

Spoon the chickpea mixture into the pre-baked tart crust. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

Step 9

Bake the tart in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes or until the filling is heated through and the crust is golden.

Step 10

Let the tart cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1297.3 grams (1297.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2783

Total Fat 152.60g	196%
Saturated Fat 78.50g	393%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 258mg	86%
Sodium 3449mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 297.80g	108%
Dietary Fiber 48.10g	172%
Total Sugars 31.20g
Protein 67.80g	136%

Vitamin D 58IU	292%
Calcium 683mg	53%
Iron 28mg	156%
Potassium 2904mg	62%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 42.0%