Sheet Pan Harissa-Spiced Sweet Potato and Chickpeas

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Roasted vegetables with smoky spice and protein-rich chickpeas, finished with fresh herbs for a vibrant weeknight meal. This Mediterranean-inspired sheet-pan recipe (vegetarian, gluten-free), ready in about 50 minutes, pairs sweet potato, chickpeas, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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: 35 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Peel and cut 2 medium sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch cubes, then toss with 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp harissa paste, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp cumin on a large sheet pan.
  2. Step 2: Spread sweet potatoes in a single layer and roast for 25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until tender and edges are caramelized.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas to the sheet pan, toss to coat, and roast for 10 more minutes until chickpeas are golden.
  4. Step 4: Remove from oven, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, zest and juice of 1 lemon, and season with salt to taste.

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