Harissa-Roasted Chickpeas with Sweet Potato Hash

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Crispy spiced chickpeas paired with sweet potato hash for a hearty vegetarian main that’s easy to assemble and packed with smoky flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan, gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, chickpeas, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
• 2 tbsp harissa paste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 lime

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes; toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, salt, and 1/4 tsp cumin; spread on a baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, harissa paste, 1/4 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp smoked paprika.
3. Step 3: Roast sweet potatoes for 15 minutes, then add chickpeas to the same pan and roast 20 more minutes until chickpeas are golden and sweet potatoes are tender.
4. Step 4: While roasting, finely chop onion and mince garlic. Heat remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Mix roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas with the onion mixture; squeeze lime juice over top and serve immediately.