Hearty Sweet Potato Bowl (Printer-friendly)
Roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas with fresh vegetables in a creamy tahini dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup baby spinach leaves
04 - 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Protein & Legumes
06 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Grains
07 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice (optional)
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Tahini Dressing
12 - 3 tablespoons tahini
13 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
14 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
15 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more to thin)
16 - Salt, to taste
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Toss sweet potato cubes and chickpeas with 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
03 - Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing halfway through, until sweet potatoes are tender and chickpeas are crispy.
04 - Whisk together tahini, lemon juice, maple syrup, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust water for desired consistency.
05 - Layer spinach in each bowl, followed by roasted sweet potatoes and chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and avocado slices. Add cooked quinoa or rice if using.
06 - Drizzle generously with tahini dressing and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The tahini dressing comes together in seconds but tastes like something you would order at a restaurant
- You can roast the vegetables and chickpeas ahead of time and they keep beautifully for days
- Every bite has something creamy, crunchy, or savory to discover
02 -
- Do not crowd the baking sheet or the vegetables will steam instead of roast. Use two sheets if necessary.
- The tahini dressing thickens as it sits. Keep a spoon or small whisk nearby to loosen it up before serving.
03 -
- Toast some pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds and sprinkle them on top for extra crunch
- A pinch of red pepper flakes in the dressing adds warmth without overwhelming the other flavors