Sheet Pan Harissa-Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpeas

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A vibrant, one-pan dinner with caramelized sweet potatoes and protein-packed chickpeas coated in smoky harissa and cumin. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 385 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch cubes, then toss with 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder on a large sheet pan.
  2. Step 2: Drain and rinse chickpeas, then pat dry. Add to sheet pan with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp harissa paste, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1/4 tsp garlic powder; toss to coat evenly.
  3. Step 3: Roast for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are golden at the edges.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, squeeze in 1 tbsp lemon juice and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Toss gently to combine before serving.

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