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Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Spinach, Crispy Chickpeas, and Tahini


  • Author: chef-caterina
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious stuffed sweet potatoes filled with wilted spinach, crispy chickpeas, and a creamy tahini drizzle, perfect for a comforting meal.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash sweet potatoes, poke holes with a fork, and bake for 45-60 minutes until tender.
  3. While sweet potatoes bake, toss chickpeas with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in olive oil, then add spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. Once sweet potatoes are soft, let cool, cut in half, and scoop out some flesh.
  6. Fill with sautéed spinach, top with crispy chickpeas, drizzle with tahini and lemon juice, then serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg