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Flavorful New Years Desserts Dinner Bowl with Harissa and Crispy Chickpeas

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A cozy and flavorful bowl combining smoky harissa roasted chickpeas with a sweet Greek yogurt base, topped with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and fresh mint. Perfect for New Year’s celebrations or any festive occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey (preferably wildflower)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 tablespoons harissa paste (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup pomegranate seeds (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped toasted pistachios
  • A handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a bowl, toss chickpeas with olive oil, harissa paste, smoked paprika, and salt until evenly coated.
  4. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until chickpeas are golden and crunchy. Roast an additional 5 minutes if needed, watching closely to avoid burning.
  6. While chickpeas roast, whisk Greek yogurt with honey and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spoon the yogurt mixture into serving bowls. Top with warm harissa chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, chopped pistachios, fresh mint, and orange zest.
  8. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm crispy chickpeas and cool creamy yogurt.

Notes

Dry chickpeas thoroughly before roasting to ensure crispiness. Do not overcrowd the baking sheet to avoid steaming. Adjust harissa paste quantity to control spice level. Assemble just before serving to keep chickpeas crunchy and yogurt cool. For vegan version, substitute coconut yogurt and maple syrup for Greek yogurt and honey.

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Keywords: harissa, chickpeas, dessert bowl, New Years, Greek yogurt, crispy chickpeas, pomegranate, pistachios, easy dessert, healthy dessert

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