Harissa-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon Zest

Name: Harissa-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas with Lemon Zest
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each), rinsed and dried chickpeas; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp harissa paste; 1, zest only lemon; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp salt

Crispy, aromatic chickpeas roasted with North African harissa and bright lemon zest for a satisfying snack or side.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Sheet Pan

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each), rinsed and dried chickpeas
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp harissa paste
1, zest only lemon
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss 2 rinsed and dried cans of chickpeas with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt until evenly coated.
Step 2: Spread chickpeas in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Roast for 25 minutes, shaking the pan halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
Step 3: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with 1 lemon zest (finely grated) and toss gently to distribute. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.