Description
These Chickpea & Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a wholesome, nutritious meal featuring tender roasted sweet potatoes loaded with a flavorful chickpea and spinach filling. This plant-based dish is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, making it a perfect healthy dinner or lunch option. Topped with your choice of seasonings and a drizzle of tahini, it’s simple, delicious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons tahini (optional, for drizzling)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the sweet potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce each sweet potato a few times with a fork and rub them with a little olive oil. Place them on a baking sheet and roast for 40-45 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prepare the chickpea and spinach filling:
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic, cumin, paprika, and turmeric to the skillet, and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the chickpeas, and cook for 5-7 minutes, mashing some of the chickpeas with a spoon for texture. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Stuff the sweet potatoes:
- Once the sweet potatoes are done, carefully slice them down the middle, being cautious of the hot interior.
- Gently fluff the inside of each sweet potato with a fork and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Spoon the chickpea and spinach mixture into each sweet potato, dividing the filling evenly between them.
- Garnish and serve:
- Drizzle tahini over the stuffed sweet potatoes for a creamy finish (optional).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley, and serve with lime wedges for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can also add roasted red pepper or feta cheese for extra flavor.
- For a spicier version, sprinkle some chili flakes or add a diced jalapeño to the filling.
- This recipe can be doubled for a larger group or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0g