Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Hash
A hearty plant-based hash with roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, spiced with North African harissa. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian, gluten-free) ready in about 45 minutes pairs medium (1 lb total) sweet potatoes, (15 oz can) drained chickpeas, harissa paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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 (1 lb total) sweet potatoes
- 1 (15 oz can) drained chickpeas
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Peel and dice sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and smoked paprika. Spread on a parchment-lined sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Step 2: While potatoes roast, heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic, harissa paste, cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add drained chickpeas to skillet and cook for 3 minutes, mashing some against the pan to create a slightly chunky texture. Stir in roasted sweet potatoes and cook for 5 more minutes until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- Step 4: Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or a dollop of plain yogurt.
Equipment for this recipe
Top-rated tools to make this recipe successfully.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Hash take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Hash?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (15 oz can) drained chickpeas from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Hash?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Hash for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Hash vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian, gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
