Roasted Sweet Potato Chickpea Bowls (Printable)
Caramelized sweet potatoes and crispy spiced chickpeas served over greens with zesty tahini dressing for a vibrant, nourishing meal.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 red onion, sliced
03 - 4 ounces baby spinach or mixed salad greens
04 - 1 avocado, sliced
→ Legumes
05 - 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Tahini Dressing
11 - 3 tablespoons tahini
12 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
13 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
14 - 2 tablespoons water (plus more as needed)
15 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
16 - Salt, to taste
→ Optional Garnishes
17 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
18 - Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, toss the sweet potatoes and red onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil, half the paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Spread on one side of the baking sheet.
03 - Pat the chickpeas dry with a paper towel. Toss with remaining olive oil, paprika, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Spread on the other side of the baking sheet.
04 - Roast for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the chickpeas are golden and crispy.
05 - Whisk together all tahini dressing ingredients in a small bowl, adding water as needed until smooth and pourable.
06 - To assemble, divide the greens among 4 bowls. Top each with roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, red onion, and sliced avocado.
07 - Drizzle with tahini dressing. Sprinkle with seeds and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crispy chickpeas are basically savory croutons that you dont have to feel guilty about eating by the handful
- You can roast everything on one sheet pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your meal
02 -
- The chickpeas continue to crisp as they cool slightly, so dont worry if they seem a little soft right out of the oven
- If your tahini dressing is too thick, add water a teaspoon at a time—once it thins, it happens quickly
03 -
- Dont overcrowd the baking sheet—if the vegetables are too close together, they'll steam instead of roast
- Let the roasted vegetables sit for about 5 minutes before serving so the flavors can settle