Description
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Crispy Chickpeas is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and crunchy, spiced chickpeas. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also makes for an impressive centerpiece at any gathering. Perfect for cozy dinners or casual gatherings, you’ll love the delightful contrast of textures and flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly and prick them several times with a fork. Place them on the baking sheet and roast for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- While the sweet potatoes are roasting, pat the chickpeas dry and toss them in a bowl with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread in a single layer on another baking sheet.
- After 20 minutes of roasting the sweet potatoes, add the chickpeas to the oven. Roast for an additional 25-30 minutes until crispy.
- Allow sweet potatoes to cool slightly before slicing open lengthwise and fluffing the insides with a fork. Spoon in crispy chickpeas.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sweet potato (250g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg