Roasted Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowls (Print version)
Caramelized sweet potatoes and crispy spiced chickpeas served over greens with creamy tahini dressing for a wholesome meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 red onion, sliced
03 - 4 oz baby spinach or mixed salad greens
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Legumes
05 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1 tsp ground cumin
09 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Tahini Dressing
11 - 3 tbsp tahini
12 - 2 tbsp lemon juice
13 - 1 tbsp maple syrup
14 - 2 tbsp water, plus more as needed
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
17 - 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
18 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the baking sheet.
03 - Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Toss with remaining olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other side of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
05 - Meanwhile, whisk together all tahini dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding water as needed until smooth and pourable.
06 - To assemble, divide the greens among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and sliced avocado.
07 - Drizzle with tahini dressing. Sprinkle with seeds and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The tahini dressing hits that perfect balance between creamy and tangy, making everything it touches taste better
- Meal prep friendly throughout the week and the roasted components actually improve after sitting overnight
02 -
- Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam your vegetables instead of roasting them, so use two sheets if needed
- The tahini dressing may seize up when you first add the lemon juice, just keep whisking and it will smooth out
03 -
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep the entire bowl vegan friendly
- Toasting the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for two minutes before sprinkling adds an extra layer of flavor