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Flavorful New Year’s Eve Dinner Bowl Recipe with Harissa and Crispy Chickpeas Made Easy

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A vibrant and comforting dinner bowl featuring smoky harissa sauce, crispy roasted chickpeas, fluffy quinoa, and fresh veggies. Perfect for quick, flavorful meals and festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa (or couscous for a lighter option)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can (15 oz/425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tbsp harissa paste
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt or dairy-free coconut yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ½ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Optional: crumbled feta or vegan cheese

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups vegetable broth to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chickpeas dry with a kitchen towel. Toss chickpeas with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, ¼ tsp cayenne (if using), and salt to taste. Spread evenly on a baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, shaking pan halfway through, until golden and crunchy.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp harissa paste, 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and minced garlic. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
  4. While quinoa and chickpeas cook, halve cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and chop fresh herbs. Slice avocado just before serving.
  5. Assemble the bowl by starting with a generous scoop of fluffy quinoa. Arrange crispy chickpeas, fresh veggies, and avocado slices on top. Drizzle harissa sauce over everything. Sprinkle with crumbled feta or vegan cheese if desired.
  6. Garnish with extra parsley or cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dry chickpeas thoroughly before roasting to ensure crispiness. Watch chickpeas closely near the end of roasting to avoid burning. Let quinoa steam undisturbed after cooking for fluffy texture. Adjust harissa sauce heat to taste. Prepare quinoa and chickpeas ahead but keep fresh veggies and avocado separate until serving to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: harissa, chickpeas, quinoa, dinner bowl, crispy chickpeas, harissa sauce, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan option, healthy dinner

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