Description
Chickpea Spinach Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are a hearty, comforting vegan meal made with roasted sweet potatoes, crispy spiced chickpeas, garlicky sautéed spinach, and a tahini drizzle. Full of texture and flavor, it’s a wholesome plant-based dish.
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and any loose skins removed
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
- Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prick each sweet potato several times with a fork and place on a sheet pan. Roast for 45–55 minutes, until fork-tender. Let cool for 5–10 minutes before slicing and fluffing with a fork.
- Meanwhile, toss chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on a sheet pan and roast for 30–35 minutes, shaking halfway through, until crispy.
- Near the end of chickpea roasting, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté for about 2 minutes until wilted. Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Slice sweet potatoes in half and fill each with sautéed spinach and roasted chickpeas.
- Drizzle with tahini and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and crushed red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Use kale instead of spinach for a heartier green.
- Add avocado, fresh herbs, or crumbled vegan cheese for extra flavor.
- Store components separately for best texture when reheating.
- To crisp chickpeas better, ensure they’re fully dry before roasting.
- For a different sauce, try lemon-olive oil or a yogurt-based drizzle if not vegan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
