Sheet Pan Harissa-Roasted Chickpea and Vegetable Medley
A spicy and aromatic vegetable medley roasted with harissa and chickpeas for a perfect plant-based sheet pan dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (vegan, gluten free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed, cauliflower florets, red onion, cut into wedges 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 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
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 large red onion, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp harissa paste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp harissa paste, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 3 cups cauliflower florets, 3 sliced carrots, and 1 large red onion cut into wedges to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients with the harissa mixture.
- Step 3: Spread the mixture evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until vegetables are tender and chickpeas are slightly crisp.
- Step 4: Remove from oven and drizzle with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top before serving.









