Description
Harissa Roasted Vegetables is a flavorful and colorful dish that makes a perfect side or main course. The combination of sweet potato, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion roasted with a spicy harissa paste creates a delicious and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Sweet Potato:
1 sweet potato peeled and diced
Carrots:
2 carrots peeled and sliced
Red Bell Pepper:
1 red bell pepper chopped
Zucchini:
1 zucchini sliced
Red Onion:
1 red onion cut into wedges
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons
Harissa Paste:
1 ½ tablespoons
Ground Cumin:
1 teaspoon
Smoked Paprika:
1/2 teaspoon
Salt:
1/2 teaspoon
Black Pepper:
1/4 teaspoon
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Parsley:
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the harissa mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, harissa paste, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Coat the vegetables: Add sweet potato, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion to the bowl. Toss until evenly coated with the harissa mixture.
- Roast the vegetables: Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm as a side dish or over grains.
Notes
- Adjust harissa to taste preference.
- Pair with couscous, quinoa, or proteins.
- Leftovers are great for wraps or grain bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
