Sides

Harissa Chickpea Sweet Potato Skillet

Sweet potato cubes and chickpeas cooked with harissa, garlic, and lemon for a smoky, spicy skillet meal.

Prep10 mins
Cook20 mins
Total30 mins
Serves2

Recipe by Chef Ahmed. Updated 2026-07-01.

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Harissa Chickpea Sweet Potato Skillet

At a Glance

Harissa Chickpea Sweet Potato Skillet is a 30-minute sides recipe for 2 servings, built around medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small, chickpeas, drained, olive oil, garlic clove, minced.

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Total time
30 minutes
Servings
2
Key ingredients
medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small, chickpeas, drained, olive oil, garlic clove, minced

Ingredients

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  • 1 pieces medium sweet potato, peeled and diced small
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 piece garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp harissa paste
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Dice sweet potato into small cubes so it cooks quickly.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add sweet potato, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring often.
  4. Add chickpeas, garlic, harissa, and water.
  5. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until the sweet potato is tender.
  6. Finish with lemon juice and coriander.

Nutrition Estimate

293 calories
8g protein
36g carbs
13g fat

Nutrition values are estimates for home cooking guidance and may vary by ingredient brand, weight, and cooking method.

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