Description
Spice up your mealtime with these flavorful and creamy Harissa Chickpeas. This African-inspired dish is a perfect blend of spices, coconut milk, and leafy greens that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
Ingredients
Spices
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced, or about 1 1/2 cups
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or more to taste, divided
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste, or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons harissa paste, see note for less spice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups of chopped leafy greens of choice, such as Swiss chard, spinach, mustard greens
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or other white beans
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk or coconut cream
- lemon juice, cilantro, and black pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Onions: Heat oil in a skillet, add onion and salt, cook until translucent.
- Add Flavor: Stir in balsamic vinegar, garlic, smoked paprika, harissa, and oregano. Cook briefly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add greens, chickpeas, and coconut cream. Simmer until flavors meld.
- Adjust and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with lemon juice, cilantro, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free.
- Less Spicy: Omit or reduce harissa, smoked paprika; add tomato paste, bell pepper, and oregano.
- Coconut Milk Substitute: Cashew milk, oat milk, nondairy yogurt, or blended tofu can be used.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: African Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 469mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
