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Flavorful New Years Dinner Bowl Recipe with Harissa Chickpeas and Chipotle-Lime Yogurt for an Easy Healthy Meal

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A vibrant and healthy dinner bowl featuring smoky harissa chickpeas, creamy chipotle-lime yogurt, and fresh veggies, perfect for busy nights or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons harissa paste (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Greek yogurt (full-fat or dairy-free coconut yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds or sliced almonds

Instructions

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Chop the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and roughly chop the parsley or cilantro. Set aside your cooked quinoa or rice—warm is best.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together Greek yogurt, fresh lime juice, chipotle powder, honey, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust chipotle or lime as you like. Cover and refrigerate to let the flavors meld.
  3. Heat olive oil in your skillet over medium heat. Add chickpeas, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat evenly. Stir in the harissa paste, making sure every chickpea is nicely coated. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are slightly crispy and fragrant.
  4. In serving bowls, start with a base of warm quinoa or rice. Top with the harissa chickpeas, then scatter chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, parsley, and toasted seeds or nuts.
  5. Drizzle generous spoonfuls of the chipotle-lime yogurt over the top. For a little extra flair, sprinkle with lime zest or a pinch of smoked paprika.
  6. Serve immediately while the chickpeas are warm and the yogurt is cool.

Notes

Cook chickpeas until crispy but not burnt, stirring every few minutes. Adjust chipotle powder to taste as heat levels vary. Yogurt sauce can be chilled ahead to meld flavors. For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or cashew yogurt. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; store yogurt separately to prevent curdling.

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Keywords: harissa chickpeas, chipotle-lime yogurt, healthy dinner bowl, easy recipe, gluten-free, vegetarian, quick meal

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