Herbed Orange Harissa Chickpeas

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Last Updated on 02/02/2020

A flavorful Moroccan inspired Harissa Chickpeas dish delicately spiced with orange and fresh herbs. This spicy side dish is vegan, quick + easy to make and bursting with beautiful flavors!

I’ve been on a real harissa kick lately! I’ve been adding it to rice, quinoa, soups, chilis, and then there were these chickpeas. Ahh. These chickpeas. I’m not one to brag, but these Harissa Chickpeas are not only delicious, they are cannot-stop-eating-knock-your-socks-off kind of delicious. They are kinda my new favorite thing. And, I hope you find yourself enamored with them, too.

How-to Make Harissa Chickpeas – Step by Step

1. Saute onions and garlic.
2. Add remaning ingredients.
3. Simmer until thickened.
4. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Harissa

Please note that this recipes uses harissa sauce, not the paste or the seasoning blend. This Moroccan Harissa is my favorite.

Citrus

I prefer orange in this recipe, but for a fun variation, grapefruit or lemon juice/zest can be used this recipe as a suitable substitution for the orange zest and juice.

Paprika

I do recommend using smoked paprika as opposed to Hungarian paprika in this recipe. The smokiness greatly complements the harissa sauce.

Herbs

Any variety of chopped fresh herbs works well in this recipe. I like to use a combination of cilantro, dill and basil. But fresh mint, thyme and parsley work well, too!

Legumes

Not a fan of garbanzo beans (chickpeas)? White beans work as a beautiful substitution.

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Herbed Orange Harissa Chickpeas

Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

A flavorful Moroccan inspired Harissa Chickpeas dish delicately spiced with orange and fresh herbs. This spicy side dish is vegan, quick + easy to make and bursting with beautiful flavors!

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado, olive or grapeseed oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 10 ounces cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained (approx. 1 1/2 cups or 250 grams)
• 1/4 cup orange juice (unsweetened, fresh or organic) (approx. 60 ml)
• 3 teaspoons harissa sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• fresh cilantro, basil and/or dill herbs, chopped (approx. 1/4 cup or so)
• salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saute while stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
2. Add chickpeas, juice, harissa, orange zest, cumin, and paprika. Allow to come to a simmer over medium heat.
3. Simmer for 2-5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and all has thickened.
4. Give a sprinkle of salt/salt to taste.
5. Top with fresh chopped herbs before serving.
6. Enjoy!

Notes

Please refer to the Tips section above in the post for valuable information.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 3/4 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 323Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 773mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 11gSugar: 10gProtein: 12g

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