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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes

    Herbed Orange Harissa Chickpeas

    Published: Jan 21, 2020 · Modified: Feb 2, 2023 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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!

    a cast iron skillet filled with harissa chickpeas

    I've been on a real harissa kick lately! I've been adding it to rice, quinoa, soups, and chilis, and then there were these chickpeas. Ahh. These chickpeas. I'm not one to brag, but these Harissa Chickpeas are not only delicious, but they are also 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.

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    Jump to:
    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Harissa Chickpeas
    • Top Tips for Making Moroccan Chickpeas
    • What should I serve with Harissa Chickpeas?
    • More Chickpea Recipes You Might Enjoy
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments
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    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Richly flavorful.
    • Super quick and easy to make.
    • Slightly spicy, fruity, smoky, and fresh all rolled into one.
    • Packed with fiber and protein.
    • Versatile as a main, side, or condiment-style dish.
    • Vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, nut-free, grain-free, and naturally sweetened with fruit.
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    a cast iron skillet filled with orange harissa chickpeas topped with fresh herbs

    Ingredients

    • Chickpeas.
    • Oil.
    • Garlic & onion.
    • Harissa sauce.
    • Orange juice & orange zest.
    • Spices.
    • Fresh herbs.
    • Salt.

    (Please note -- the full ingredients list and amounts can be found towards the bottom of this post in the recipe card)

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    How to Make Harissa Chickpeas

    1. Saute onions and garlic.
    2. Add remaining ingredients.
    3. Simmer until thickened.
    4. Sprinkle with fresh chopped herbs.
    5. Serve and enjoy!
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    Top Tips for Making Moroccan Chickpeas

    Harissa

    Please note that this recipe uses harissa sauce, not thick harissa paste or the seasoning blend. This Moroccan Harissa is my favorite. Harissa sauce is basically the paste, but with more oil added for a thinner consistency. If you only have the paste, thin it out with a little olive oil.

    Citrus

    I prefer orange in this recipe, but for a fun variation, grapefruit or lemon juice/zest can be used in 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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    What should I serve with Harissa Chickpeas?

    • Serve them on their own (they are that good).
    • Alongside rice, quinoa, or other grains.
    • In tortillas as a wrap.
    • Alongside tortilla chips or your favorite flatbread.
    • As a taco filling.
    • With eggs or chickpea scramble.
    • If not vegan, sprinkle with a little crumbled feta cheese or a dollop of Greek yogurt before serving.
    • As a baked potato topper.
    • Alongside other side dishes and a main course.
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    More Chickpea Recipes You Might Enjoy

    Smashed Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Vegan White Chickpea Chili

    Coconut Chickpea Curry

    Chickpea Walnut Burgers

    Instant Pot Cajun Spiced Chickpea Soup

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    📖 Recipe

    Harissa Chickpeas

    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!
    4.74 from 15 votes
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    Course: Side Dish, Sides
    Cuisine: Moroccan
    Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil or any oil of choice
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • ½ onion white or yellow, chopped
    • 10 ounces cooked or canned chickpeas rinsed and drained (approx. 1 1/2 cups)
    • ¼ cup orange juice unsweetened, fresh or bottled
    • 3 teaspoons harissa sauce
    • ¼ teaspoon orange zest
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro or basil and/or dill herbs, chopped
    • salt to taste
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    Instructions

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

    Notes

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

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Carole says

      March 05, 2023 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      I have made this several times for meal prep. I do throw in some curry powder. I do store it in the fridge and will top some greens with an other vegetables. It ‘s wonderful. Love this recipe.

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      • Kristen Wood says

        March 05, 2023 at 11:30 am

        I'm so happy to hear it! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

        Reply
    2. Grant says

      July 13, 2022 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe tonight to serve along with some other middle eastern dishes. It was a winner! I had a batch of homemade harissa that I made a while ago and have been trying out various recipes with harissa. The use of orange juice and zest is what caught my eye. I'll definitely be adding this to my repertoire!

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      • Kristen Wood says

        July 14, 2022 at 10:18 am

        I'm so very happy to hear this! It's one of my favorites. 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to stop by and share!

        Reply
    3. Gemma @ MakeupMuddle.com says

      February 09, 2020 at 6:47 pm

      What a delicious sounding recipe! Chickpeas are something I always have in my pantry, so this recipe will be a great way of using them. Your photos are beautiful xo

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        February 11, 2020 at 1:13 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    4. Jo says

      February 04, 2020 at 8:26 am

      We've been on a chickpeas kick, but I have yet to try harissa. Can't wait to try it and see if I love it too!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        February 04, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        I hope you love it! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

      February 02, 2020 at 9:15 am

      MMm I can just catch a whiff of what my kitchen will smell like with this dish on the stove!
      I've always loved playing with different chickpea recipes -- and this one looks SO tasty!
      Thanks! On my list to make asap!!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        February 02, 2020 at 10:15 pm

        Thank you, Carol!

        Reply
    6. Raia Todd says

      January 27, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      These look lovely! The citrus and spice sound like a delicious combination. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        January 27, 2020 at 3:18 pm

        Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Nicole Dawson says

      January 27, 2020 at 10:16 am

      I can see why you've been on a kick making this! I'm loving the amount of flavor you've added, especially the orange. Looking forward to trying this myself.

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        January 27, 2020 at 3:22 pm

        Thank you so much, Nicole!

        Reply
    8. Alisa Fleming says

      January 24, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      I've been seeing a lot of harissa seasonings in stores, but haven't been sure how to use them. This gives a great starting point!

      Reply
    9. Gabriella @ Putumayo Kitchen says

      January 22, 2020 at 5:08 am

      These look so delicious... can't wait to try! xxxx

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      • Kristen Wood says

        January 22, 2020 at 9:57 pm

        Thank you so much, Gabriella! xo.

        Reply
    10. Daniela says

      January 21, 2020 at 6:14 pm

      These flavor combinations are truly spot on! I cannot wait to make this! And the photos are so lovely - smoky and exotic like the dish!

      Reply
      • Kristen Wood says

        January 22, 2020 at 9:59 pm

        Thank you so much, Daniela!<3

        Reply

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