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Harissa-Honey Chickpeas with Charred Lemon Yogurt

A simple, satisfying recipe from the Daily News kitchen.

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Recipe of the Day

October 17, 2026

Harissa-Honey Chickpeas with Charred Lemon Yogurt

Turn a can of chickpeas into a bold, crispy-sauced dinner with smoky harissa, a touch of honey, and cool lemony yogurt. Scoop it up with warm flatbread or serve it over rice.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon harissa paste
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 lemon, halved
  • 3/4 cup thick Greek yogurt
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint or parsley
  • Warm flatbread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the chickpeas with olive oil, harissa, honey, cumin, and salt until evenly coated.
  2. Spread the chickpeas on a baking sheet. Add the lemon halves cut-side down and roast for 25 to 30 minutes, shaking the pan once, until the chickpeas are golden and crisp at the edges.
  3. Stir the yogurt with the grated garlic and a squeeze of juice from one charred lemon half. Taste and add more lemon juice if you like.
  4. Spread the lemon yogurt on a serving plate. Pile the hot chickpeas on top, sprinkle with mint or parsley, and serve with warm flatbread.

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