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Quick One-Pan Harissa Baked Salmon Recipe with Chickpeas and Spinach for Easy Healthy Dinners

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A quick and flavorful one-pan meal featuring spicy harissa-glazed salmon, crispy roasted chickpeas, and fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • Salmon fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each, skin on or off depending on preference)
  • Harissa paste (2 tablespoons)
  • Canned chickpeas (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • Fresh spinach (4 cups packed; baby spinach preferred)
  • Garlic cloves (2, minced)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon freshly squeezed)
  • Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • Optional: Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, toss the rinsed and drained canned chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, ground cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them evenly on the baking sheet.
  3. Roast chickpeas for 10 minutes to start crisping while you prep the salmon and spinach.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the harissa paste with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
  5. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush each fillet generously on top with the harissa glaze.
  6. After the chickpeas have roasted for 10 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Nestle the salmon fillets skin-side down among the chickpeas.
  7. Scatter the fresh spinach around and gently toss it with the pan juices and a tiny pinch of salt.
  8. Return the pan to the oven and roast everything together for another 12–15 minutes, until the salmon flakes easily with a fork and the spinach is wilted.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or cilantro if using, and optionally add a squeeze of lemon.

Notes

Dry the salmon before glazing to help the harissa stick and prevent steaming. Roast chickpeas first for crispy texture. Keep an eye on salmon at 12 minutes to avoid drying out. For extra crunch, broil chickpeas 1-2 minutes if needed. Adjust harissa amount for spice preference. Fresh spinach works best; if using frozen, drain well.

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