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Flavorful New Years Meal Dinner Bowl with Harissa Chickpeas Easy Recipe for a Healthy Citrus Salad Bowl

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A quick and easy dinner bowl combining spicy harissa-seasoned chickpeas with a refreshing citrus salad, perfect for a healthy and comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
  • 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
  • 1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Cooked quinoa or brown rice, about 2 cups (450 g)
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or almonds (optional)
  • Plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
  3. In a large bowl, combine chickpeas with harissa paste, olive oil, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
  4. Spread chickpeas in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, shaking or stirring halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  5. While chickpeas roast, peel and segment oranges and grapefruit, removing all white pith. Thinly slice fennel bulb and red onion.
  6. Toss citrus segments, fennel, onion, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper gently to combine.
  7. Cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions and fluff with a fork.
  8. Assemble the bowl with a base of warm quinoa or rice, topped with roasted harissa chickpeas and citrus salad.
  9. Sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds or almonds and add a dollop of Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative if desired.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt or lemon juice if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

Dry chickpeas thoroughly before roasting for best crispiness. Adjust harissa paste amount to control spice level. Remove white pith from citrus to avoid bitterness. Roasting time may vary; check at 18 minutes and toss halfway through. Reheat chickpeas in oven or skillet to maintain crunch.

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Keywords: harissa chickpeas, citrus salad, healthy dinner bowl, quick recipe, vegan, gluten-free, plant-based, New Years meal

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