Healthy Sweet Potato Recipe
This healthy sweet potato recipe is a brilliant swap from traditional baked russet potatoes. It comes together as a nourishing side or even a meal on its own with just 5 minutes prep and 25 minutes to cook. The sweet potatoes combined with spices and tahini sauce will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
GUIDE
Servings 4
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients
- 4 sweet potatoes rinsed and scrubbed
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika powder
- salt to taste
Sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh coriander
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- water to thin
- salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 204 C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the sweet potatoes in half lengthwise. This will help the potatoes cook faster.
- Toss the chickpeas and spices in a mixing bowl.
- Place the chickpeas on the same baking tray or you can use another. The sweet potatoes and chickpeas will cook for about 25 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes and chickpeas are cooking, combine your ingredients for the sauce in a small mixing bowl. Give it a nice stir until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
- Remove the sweet potatoes and chickpeas from the oven and let them cool. Then, take the back of a spoon and mash the insides of the potatoes.
- Top with the chickpeas and sauce. This healthy sweet potato recipe tastes best served warm.
NOTES
Notes
For a different twist on this healthy sweet potato recipe, feel free to substitute the fresh coriander with fresh or dried dill. This also tastes superb!
NUTRITION FACTS
Calories: 305cal • Carbohydrates: 50g • Protein: 6g • Fat: 10g • Saturated Fat: 1g • Sodium: 131mg • Potassium: 839mg • Fiber: 8g • Sugar: 10g • Vitamin A: 32186IU • Vitamin C: 8mg • Calcium: 93mg • Iron: 2mg
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