Harissa Veggie Bowls (2024)

Harissa Veggie Bowl Recipe Overview

These Harissa Veggie Bowls are packed with bold flavors and I love making them using leftover grains! The vegetables get tossed with the garlicky Harissa paste, tangy vinegar, and olive oil and then roasted in the oven. Garbanzo beans are spiced with warm cumin, salt, and pepper and added to the same pan with the veggies. The tahini drizzle whips up quickly and easily, while everything else roasts, and it all comes together in a flavorful and balanced bowl. I love this vegan and gluten-free meal because it’s so easy to make and so tasty!

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Ingredients/Substitutions

Bowls

• Butternut Squash – Peeled & cubed. Save time by buying pre-cut squash from the grocery store!
• Red Onion – Yellow onion works, too!
• Red Bell Pepper
• Harissa Paste – You could finely chop chipotle peppers in adobo sauce as a smoky alternative!
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Olive Oil – Or avocado oil.
• Garbanzo Beans – Roasting them calls for a firmer textured bean, so you can use cannellini beans or black-eyed peas if you’re looking for an alternative to garbanzo beans (chickpeas).
• Salt/Black Pepper
• Cumin
• Grains
• Chopped Spinach – Optional

Tahini Sauce

• Tahini
• Water
• Lemon, juiced

How to Make Harissa Veggie Bowls

Harissa Veggie Bowls come together using just one sheet pan in the oven and a few bowls. Roasting the harissa paste on the veggies deepens the flavors, and you get a delish weeknight meal that’s both vegan and gluten-free!

1. Make the Marinade for the Vegetables

Mix the harissa paste, red wine vinegar, and olive oil together in a large mixing bowl, then add in the chopped vegetables, stirring well to coat evenly.

2. Roast Vegetables in 400 Degree F Oven.

Spread coated veggies onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.

3. Prep Garbanzo Beans

Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans and place in a bowl. Add cumin, salt, and pepper and stir well. After the first 20 minutes of your veggies roasting, spread the garbanzo beans evenly over the vegetables and continue roasting for an additional 20 minutes.

4. Make Tahini Sauce

Whisk together the tahini, water, and lemon juice. Add salt/black pepper to taste.

5. Put It All Together

Add cooked grains like brown rice, quinoa, or farro (optional) to your bowl, top it with roasted vegetables and garbanzo beans, and top it off with a generous drizzle of the tahini sauce! Enjoy!

Other Harissa Veggie Bowl Options

Here are some simple variations to make to these Harissa Veggie Bowls:

• Substitute with your favorite vegetables. Mushrooms, zucchini, and cauliflower are all great options!
• Switch out the butternut squash for sweet potatoes.
• Up the garlic flavor by adding either minced garlic or a tsp of garlic powder to the chickpeas.
• Adjust the heat level by using more or less harissa paste.
• Top with crumbled feta or vegan feta.
• Add a protein like shrimp or roasted chicken.
• Top with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. Mint, parsley, and cilantro would all work well!
• Serve alongside pita chips & your favorite hummus.

Storing Leftovers

These Harissa Veggie Bowls store beautifully! Store the sauce separately in an airtight container in the fridge. Let the rest of the ingredients cool completely and store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days. You can also freeze them for 3-4 months.

To reheat, let thaw in the fridge, add a tablespoon of vegetable broth for extra moisture and microwave or heat in the oven.

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