Savory One-Pan Harissa Chickpeas with Sweet Onions

One-Pan Harissa Chickpeas is a quick, gluten-free, and vegan dish that expertly blends smoky harissa and sweet onions.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons Oil vegetable or olive oil
1 large Onion thinly sliced
1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

For the Flavor

1 tablespoon Garlic Paste or 4 minced garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika substitute with regular paprika for a milder taste
2 tablespoons Harissa Paste or swap with tomato paste and roasted red bell peppers
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano thyme is a good substitute

For the Filling

2 cups Greens (e.g., Swiss chard, spinach) substitute with other leafy greens
1 can Chickpeas 15 ounces, drained
1 can Coconut Milk/Cream or substitute with cashew milk or oat milk

For Garnish

1 tablespoon Lemon Juice squeeze fresh over the dish before serving
to taste Cilantro chopped
to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

Large Skillet

Method

Cooking Steps

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Cook for 7–9 minutes until golden-brown.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 2 tablespoons of harissa paste, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano into the onions. Cook for about 1 minute.
Add approximately 2 cups of chopped greens and 1 can of drained chickpeas. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and stir well.
Partially cover and let simmer on medium-low for 8–10 minutes, adjusting salt and spices to taste.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish before serving and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is customizable; feel free to swap out ingredients as desired. It can be served as a main dish or alongside rice or flatbread.

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