Description
These Chickpea & Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty, nutritious, and flavor-packed meal! The natural sweetness of the roasted potatoes pairs beautifully with savory spiced chickpeas and wilted spinach. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Sweet Potatoes:
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the Chickpea & Spinach Filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or kale)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For Topping (Optional):
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tbsp tahini or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then pierce them a few times with a fork.
- Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place on a baking sheet and roast for 40-50 minutes, until fork-tender.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chickpea & Spinach Filling:
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chickpeas, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chickpeas are slightly crispy.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Squeeze in lemon juice, mix well, and remove from heat.
3️⃣ Assemble the Stuffed Sweet Potatoes:
- Cut open each roasted sweet potato and gently mash the inside with a fork.
- Spoon the chickpea-spinach mixture into each potato.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
- Top with feta, tahini drizzle, fresh herbs, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve warm and enjoy this healthy, filling, and flavor-packed meal!
Notes
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free feta cheese and tahini instead of yogurt.
- You can also add a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds or nuts for extra crunch.
- If you’re short on time, microwave the sweet potatoes for a quicker option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 330
- Calories: 8g
- Sugar: 560mg
- Sodium: 14g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg (if using feta)