Baked Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowl

The Baked Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowl is a hearty and nutritious dish that combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with protein-packed chickpeas. Topped with a zesty tahini dressing and fresh greens, it's a deliciously satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

• 2 medium sweet potatoes - 400 grams
• 1 can chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil - 30 ml
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika - 5 grams
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - 2 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• 2 cups baby spinach - 60 grams
• 2 tablespoons tahini - 30 grams
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 15 ml
• 1 tablespoon water - 15 ml
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup - 5 grams
• Sesame seeds - for garnish, optional

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then cut them into bite-sized cubes.
3. In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
4. Spread the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized, stirring halfway through.
5. While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the chickpeas. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
6. In the last 10 minutes of baking, add the chickpeas to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes and roast together until the chickpeas are slightly crispy.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt to create the dressing.
8. Once the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly.
9. To assemble the bowls, place a handful of baby spinach at the bottom, then top with roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas.
10. Drizzle with tahini dressing and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 65 g
• Fiber: 14 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins A and C, supporting immune function.

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