A bold and hearty skillet loaded with sweet roasted carrots, crispy chickpeas, and smoky harissa spices. This vibrant one-pan meal is packed with flavor, protein, and Mediterranean-inspired goodness.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🔹 Main Ingredients
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 1 can (400g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
🔹 Seasoning
- 1–2 tablespoons harissa paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🔹 Optional Toppings
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Fresh parsley or cilantro
- Lemon wedges
- Yogurt drizzle
🍳 Equipment
- Large oven-safe skillet or baking pan
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🔸 Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F)
🔸 Step 2: Season Vegetables
- In skillet or bowl combine:
- Carrots
- Chickpeas
- Onion
- Olive oil
- Harissa paste
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper
Toss until evenly coated.
🔸 Step 3: Roast
- Spread mixture evenly in skillet
- Roast for 25–30 minutes
👉 Stir halfway through cooking
✔ Carrots should be tender and caramelized
✔ Chickpeas slightly crispy
🔸 Step 4: Finish & Garnish
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over top
- Add feta, herbs, or yogurt drizzle if desired
🔸 Step 5: Serve
- Serve warm directly from skillet
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Over rice or quinoa 🍚
- With pita bread 🫓
- Alongside grilled chicken or salmon 🍗🐟
- As a vegetarian main dish 🥗
💡 Pro Tips
✔ Roast carrots until edges caramelize
✔ Use spicy or mild harissa based on preference
✔ Dry chickpeas well for crispiness
✔ Add spinach near end for extra greens
🔄 Variations
🌶️ Extra Spicy
Add chili flakes or extra harissa
🥬 Green Boost
Add kale or spinach
🍠 Root Veggie Mix
Add sweet potatoes or parsnips
🧄 Garlic Lovers
Add roasted garlic cloves
❓ FAQs
What is harissa?
A North African chili paste with smoky, spicy flavor.
Can I make it vegan?
Yes—skip feta or yogurt.
Can I use canned carrots?
Fresh carrots roast best for texture.
⚖️ Approx. Nutrition (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~260–340
- Protein: ~8g
- Carbs: ~28g
- Fat: ~14g
⚖️ WW Points (Estimated)
🔹 Standard Version
👉 5–7 WW Points
🔻 Without Feta/Yogurt
👉 4–6 WW Points
✅ Lower-Oil Version
👉 3–5 WW Points