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Harissa Chickpeas

A flavorful and spicy dish made with chickpeas and harissa, perfect as a side or a main dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main, side
Cuisine: Mediterranean, North African
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chickpeas
  • 2 cans canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
Harissa Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons harissa paste adjust to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lemon lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

Sauté the Vegetables
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Chickpeas and Spices
  1. Stir in the drained chickpeas, harissa paste, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors are combined.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

Adjust the amount of harissa paste according to your spice preference. This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.

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