Description
These Roasted Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowls are the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Featuring crispy chickpeas, tender sweet potatoes, sautéed spinach, and creamy avocado over your choice of grains, this bowl is brought together with a smoky chipotle tahini dressing. Customize it with your favorite toppings like pepitas, cotija cheese, or fresh cilantro for a meal that’s satisfying and versatile. Ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this recipe is quick, easy, and totally delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
Bowl Ingredients:
- 1 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ small white onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 4 cups cooked grains (brown rice, farro, or quinoa)
- 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
- Optional toppings: chopped fresh cilantro, hemp hearts, pepitas, and cotija cheese
Chipotle Tahini Dressing:
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce)
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Baking Sheet:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the Sweet Potatoes and Chickpeas:
- Toss the sweet potatoes and chickpeas in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Make the Dressing:
- Blend water, tahini, lime juice, maple syrup, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Sauté the Spinach:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 4–5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then toss in the spinach with salt and pepper, cooking until wilted.
- Assemble the Bowls:
- Start with a base of grains. Add roasted sweet potatoes, chickpeas, sautéed spinach, and avocado slices.
- Drizzle with chipotle tahini dressing and top with your choice of garnishes.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve immediately or store components separately for meal prep.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Roast the sweet potatoes and chickpeas, and prepare the grains in advance for quick assembly throughout the week.
- Storage Tips: Store each component separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Reheat grains, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas before assembling.
- Customizations: Add roasted cauliflower, grilled chicken, or a poached egg for variety.
- Spice Level: Adjust the heat by adding more or less chipotle pepper to the dressing.