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A comforting Chickpea Ranch Casserole, this dump and bake dish features broccoli, chickpeas, rice, and melted cheddar cheese, all baked together and served with a spoon in one corner.
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Chickpea Ranch Casserole (Dump & Bake)

This dump-and-bake Chickpea Ranch Casserole is a creamy, cheesy vegetarian dinner with rice, broccoli, and big ranch flavor. Easy comfort food that’s always a hit!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Low Calorie, Vegetarian
Keyword: brown rice casserole, chickpea casserole recipe, dump and bake meals, high-protein vegetarian casserole, ranch casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 4 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 2 15-oz cans chickpeas drained
  • 2 cups quick-cooking brown rice we used Minute Brown Rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1 cup grated cheddar

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a large (9×13 inch or similar) casserole dish.
  • Sauce: To the prepared dish, dump in 1 cup ranch dressing, 4 cloves garlic (minced), and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Stir to combine.
    A white baking dish with chopped garlic, paprika, and creamy sauce being mixed with a black spatula, on a blue tiled surface.
  • Dump: Add 4 cups broccoli (cut into bite-sized florets), 2 15-oz cans chickpeas (drained), 2 cups quick-cooking brown rice, and 2 cups vegetable broth.
    Divide 1 cup grated mozzarella and 1 cup grated cheddar each in half. Add half of the cheeses into the dish, then stir everything to combine.
    A baking dish filled with cooked broccoli florets, chickpeas, and a creamy sauce, set on a blue tiled surface.
  • Bake: Sprinkle remaining cheeses on top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes, or until rice is al dente (mostly tender but still has a little firmness in the middle).
    Remove foil and return pan to the oven, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Rice should be tender when finished.
    A rectangular baking dish covered with aluminum foil sits on a blue tiled surface.
  • Serve warm, topped with freshly ground black pepper with crusty bread on the side!
    A baked casserole dish filled with broccoli, chickpeas, rice, and melted cheddar cheese, with a serving spoon on the side.

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through. Add a splash of broth if needed to loosen the rice.
Other veggie options: If you don't have or like broccoli, you can use cauliflower, mushrooms, or green beans. All delicious!
My rice is still not cooked when I took the foil off! If this is the case, add another 10 minutes with the foil on, then remove the foil and let it finish up while the excess liquid cooks off.
There's still liquid in the casserole after baking: This is an easy fix! Just let it cook a bit longer with the foil off. Any excess liquid will evaporate. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 900mg | Fiber: 11g | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 4mg
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