# Harissa Chickpeas with Crispy Halloumi

A delicious one-pan vegetarian dish featuring spiced stewed chickpeas and crispy halloumi.

- Cuisine: Greek
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chickpeas
- halloumi
- 1 onion
- 1 red pepper
- corn flour
- paprika
- cherry tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove
- neutral oil
- olive oil
- salt
- pepper
- cumin seeds
- Urfa chilli dust
- tomato puree
- harissa
- fresh coriander
- yogurt
- lemon
- Pita breads
- 6 grams Mkat (sugar)

## Instructions

1. Chop one onion.
2. Chop one red bell pepper.
3. Dice the halloumi into cuboids.
4. Coat the halloumi cuboids in corn flour and smoked paprika.
5. Slice tiny tomatoes in half.
6. Chop a large clove of garlic.
7. Fry the halloumi cuboids in some neutral oil until golden and crispy, then transfer to a sheet in a warm oven to remain crisp.
8. Add olive oil to the pan.
9. Sauté the chopped onions and bell pepper pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, cumin seeds, and Urfa chilli dust.
10. Add the chopped garlic and sliced tomatoes to the pan and stir.
11. Add tomato puree to the pan.
12. Add chickpeas to the pan and stir.
13. Add harissa to the pan and stir to combine, creating a smoky, spicy, and saucy mixture.
14. Chop some fresh coriander.
15. Prepare a quick garlicky yogurt with lemon.
16. Warm up pita breads.
17. Add chopped fresh coriander to the chickpea mixture.
18. Add 6 grams of sugar to the chickpea mixture for sweetness and stir.
19. Serve the saucy legumes with crispy halloumi, a dollop of garlicky yogurt, and warm pita bread.

## Equipment

- pan
- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- baking sheet
- oven
- wooden spoon

## Tips

- Coat halloumi in corn flour and paprika for crispiness.
- Be careful when adding tomato puree to a hot pan to avoid splatter.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@whatwilly/video/7534360299986537750?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7469816653263472150
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7eeec3ae-3ed7-43b4-9991-d2077a5793e5
- Extracted: 2025-10-21

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