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Main Dish Chickpeas with Harissa

Chickpeas, coconut milk and cherry tomatoes simmered on the stove and spiced with harissa for a Tunisian dish.

30 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Serves
4

Ingredients

Couscous or naan bread

Time
Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    If using canned chickpeas, drain in a sieve and rinse briefly under cold water. In a pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic and harissa paste, and cook for 2 minutes.

    2 min
  2. 2

    Add the coconut milk and chickpeas, then leave to simmer gently for 10 minutes until fragrant.

    10 min
  3. 3

    Just before serving, add the cherry tomatoes and cilantro (coriander leaves). Season to taste, and serve as suggested. Also delicious served with a tomato and onion salad, or with sliced mango.

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