middle-eastern

Harissa-Style Cauliflower & Chickpea Tray Bake with Couscous

One sheet pan, big spice, fluffy couscous and mint

35 min· Easy· serves 2· vegan

$2.10/serving$2.11at the cheapest of your stores this week · 8 ingredients on sale

Ingredients

Method

Oven & prep

1Oven & prep

  • Heat the oven to 425F with a large sheet pan inside.
  • Cut the cauliflower into bite-size florets, slicing the biggest ones in half so they have a flat side to brown on.
  • Cut the onion into 8 wedges.
  • Drain, rinse and pat the chickpeas dry.
Quick harissa toss

2Quick harissa toss

  • Whisk the hot sauce with 2 tbsp of the olive oil, the paprika, cumin and a good pinch of salt into a loose paste.
  • Toss the cauliflower, chickpeas and onion in the paste until every floret is stained red.
Roast

3Roast

  • Tip everything onto the hot pan in one sizzling layer.
  • Roast 22 to 25 minutes, turning once halfway, until the cauliflower edges are charred and the chickpeas are crisp.
Couscous

4Couscous

  • Meanwhile, put the couscous in a bowl with a pinch of salt and the last tbsp of olive oil.
  • Pour over ¾ cup boiling water, cover with a plate, and leave 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork and the zest of the lemon.
Plate

5Plate

  • Spoon the couscous into bowls.
  • Pile the roasted vegetables and chickpeas on top.
  • Squeeze the juice of the lemon over the lot.
  • Garnish with torn mint, if desired.

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