Mediterranean Harissa Chickpea & Halloumi Sheet Pan Bake with Lemon Yogurt Drizzle
This is bold, colorful, and balanced — chickpeas roasted with harissa -spiced olive oil, halloumi cubes caramelized on a sheet pan, with roasted Mediterranean veggies. Finished with a cool, tangy lemon–yogurt drizzle.
It’s crispy, creamy, tangy, and slightly smoky, and perfect for a show-stopping Mediterranean meal.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Roast: 25–30 minutes
Total: 40–45 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Veg & Protein
1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 small red onion, sliced
1 cup canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
200 g halloumi, cut into cubes
Harissa Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
1–1½ tsp harrisa paste (mild if preferred)
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper
Lemon Yogurt Drizzle
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp olive oil
Salt to taste
Garnish
Fresh parsley or mint
Toasted pine nuts or almonds
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
Preheat oven to 220°C
Line a baking tray with parchment
2️⃣ Toss Veg & Chickpeas
In a large bowl, combine zucchini, bell pepper, tomatoes, onion, chickpeas
Mix with harrisa olive oil, smoked paprika, salt & pepper
3️⃣ Roast
Spread veggies & chickpeas evenly on the tray
Roast 15 minutes, then add halloumi cubes
Roast another 10–15 minutes, until halloumi is golden and veggies are tender
4️⃣ Lemon Yogurt Drizzle
Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt
Drizzle over hot roasted tray just before serving
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve
Sprinkle fresh parsley or mint
Add toasted nuts for crunch
Serve straight from the sheet pan or plated individually
💡 Chef Tips (Why It Hits Hard)
Harissa gives smoky-sweet warmth without being overpowering
Halloumi caramelizes beautifully when added midway
Lemon yogurt adds freshness and creaminess, balancing roasted flavors
Serve with warm flatbread or couscous for extra Mediterranean flair
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQs
Too spicy?
✔ Reduce harrisa to ½ tsp or skip entirely.
Meal prep?
✔ Keep yogurt separate until ready to serve.
🥗 Nutritional Information
Calories: 420
Protein: 20 g
Carbs: 35 g
Fat: 22 g
Fiber: 10 g