Step 1

For the Preheat the Oven:

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 180-200°C (356-392°F).

Step 2

For the Prepare the Vegetables:

Step 1

Slice the onion and peppers into strips.

Step 2

Cut the top off the garlic bulb to expose the individual cloves, but leave the bulb intact.

Step 3

For the Mix the Ingredients:

Step 1

In an oven-safe dish, combine the chickpeas, sliced onion, peppers, tomato paste, paprika paste, olive oil, red pepper flakes, cumin, and salt.

Step 2

Mix everything thoroughly to ensure the chickpeas and vegetables are well coated with the spices and sauces.

Step 3

Place the half bulb of garlic, cut side up, into the center of the tray with the chickpea mixture surrounding it and top with a bit of olive oil.

Step 4

For the Bake the Dish:

Step 1

Cover the dish with wet parchment paper to prevent it from drying out.

Step 2

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30-40 minutes.

Step 3

For the Add the Roasted Garlic:

Step 1

After baking, carefully remove the garlic bulb. Squeeze the soft garlic cloves out of their skins and mix them back into the chickpea and pepper mixture.

Step 2

For the Serve:

Step 1

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Step 2

Serve warm, either as a main dish or a hearty side.