These Spicy Harissa Roasted Potatoes are a simple and flavorful vegan side dish! They only require 6 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. The oven does the rest of the work for you!
I love spicy food! I love to make Vegan Jalapeño Cornbread to serve with soups and chili and Vegan Hot Honey to drizzle on everything. And you know how much I love my Spiced Roasted Sweet Potatoes! A little bit of spice can take a dish from good to great if you ask me.
And these vegan Spicy Harissa Roasted Potatoes are great! They are easy to make, flavorful and are a great side to serve with just about anything.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This recipe is super simple, so its perfect for beginners!
- These Spicy Harissa Roasted Potatoes are vegan and gluten-free so anyone can enjoy them!
- They only require 5 minutes of prep time and the oven does the rest!
- And you only need 7 ingredients to make this recipe!
- But, most importantly, they have big, bold flavor and are absolutely delicious!
What is Harissa?
Harissa is a chili paste native to Northwestern Africa. It typically contains chilis, bell pepper, olive oil and garlic as well as a variety of spices that vary depending on the region.
Harissa can be used as a condiment or as a flavoring that is cooked into a dish, and it has a medium spice level.
It is delicious in this vegan spicy harissa roasted potatoes recipe, but I also love to use it to make Vegan Harissa Butter Roasted Cauliflower Steaks or Harissa Carrots and Chickpeas!
Ingredients
Yukon Gold Potatoes: I highly recommend Yukon Gold potatoes, but if you can't find them, use red-skin potatoes. Do not use russet!
Harissa: Use a harissa that is more of a sauce. My favorite harissa is this one by Mina. I use is in so many recipes like my Creamy Harissa Pasta. It is really flavorful, so we only need a couple of tablespoons. Do not use harissa spice powder in this recipe.
Garlic Powder: The combination of garlic and harissa is incredible!
Lemon Juice: Mixing a little fresh lemon juice with the harissa brightens the flavor up! It won't make the potatoes tart at all.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1. First, mix the harissa sauce and lemon juice in a small container. Set aside.
Step 2. Next, add diced potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper to an unlined baking sheet. Use your hands to toss everything together until the potatoes are evenly coated. Then, evenly spread the potatoes out across the baking sheet.
Step 3. Roast the potatoes in a 425* oven, stirring occasionally for about 50 minutes, or until they are browned, crispy and cooked through.
Step 4. Finally, add the harissa mixture to the pan and use a spatula to stir until the potatoes are evenly coated. Serve.
Recipe FAQs
Store the potatoes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For best reheating results, use a toaster oven or regular oven.
I don't recommend freezing.
No! Harissa is much milder than Sriracha. I'd describe it as a medium spice level.
Yes! The brand Mina makes a mild harissa sauce. It just uses more bell pepper and less chili.
I prefer olive oil because it adds flavor! Vegetable oil will work, too but it has no flavor.
Expert Recipe Tips
I don't peel my potatoes for this vegan Spicy Harissa Roasted Potatoes recipe because the skin of Yukon Gold potatoes is really thin and I don't mind it. You can peel your potatoes if you prefer.
I leave my potatoes in large 1 ½-inch chunks for this recipe. If you cut your potatoes smaller than that, they will need less time in the oven.
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Vegan Spicy Harissa Roasted Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Cutting Board
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- 1 Sheet Pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1 ½" chunks See note
- 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt half this amount if using table salt.
- ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 2 tablespoon Harissa see note
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425* F
- Combine the harissa and lemon juice in a small bowl. Set aside.2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, 2 tablespoon Harissa
- Place the cubed potatoes onto an unlined baking sheet then add the olive oil, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Toss with your hands until everything is well coated.2 Pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes, cut into 1 ½" chunks, 3 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ¼ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- Roast the potatoes in a 425* oven for 25 minutes then use a spatula to flip the them. Return them to the oven for another 15 minutes, then stir again. Then, return them to the oven for 5-10 more minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through. (See note)
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and add the harissa and lemon mixture to the baking sheet and use a spatula to stir until everything is well coated.
- Serve.
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