Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Bake

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A fragrant and colorful sheet pan dish of sweet potatoes and chickpeas coated in smoky harissa and roasted to caramelized perfection. This Mediterranean-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, canned chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F and line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes and 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas to the bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat all pieces with the harissa mixture.
  4. Step 4: Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes and chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared sheet pan.
  5. Step 5: Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the sweet potatoes are tender and edges are caramelized.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the top. Serve warm with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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