Sweet Potato and Chickpea Bowl Recipe

Sweet Potato And Chickpea Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 3 :Servings

Prep: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 50 minutes

Serving size 1 bowl

Calories 334 Protein 12 g Carbohydrates 55 g Fat 10 g Fiber 16 g Sugar 9 g Sodium 278 mg

• 2 large sweet potatoes or red potatoes, cut into approximately 11/2-inch wedges
• olive oil spray
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• sea salt and black pepper

For the dressing

• 1/2 small avocado, pitted and peeled
• 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 jalapeno (optional)
• juice of 1 lime
• sea salt and black pepper
• 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/3 cup chopped red onion
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 3 cups chopped kale leaves
• juice of 1 lime
• garnish: chopped fresh cilantro or sliced green onion, fresh lime juice

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 420°F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
3. Place the potato wedges on the baking sheet
4. Spray them with olive oil, then sprinkle them with cumin, salt, and pepper and rub the seasonings on the wedges
5. Roast the wedges in the oven until tender with brown edges, about 50 minutes, turning once
6. Blend the dressing ingredients in a food processor and set aside in an airtight container
7. Pat the drained chickpeas dry with a paper towel
8. To a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil, garlic, and onion, and cook until the onion turns brown and translucent, about 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic
9. Add the chickpeas and saute for 1 minute, then add the smoked paprika and chili powder
10. Cook until the outside edges are seared, 3 to 5 minutes
11. Add the chopped kale to the skillet along with the lime juice
12. Allow the kale to wilt under the steam of the lime juice
13. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the kale has softened
14. Divide the sweet potato wedges, kale, and chickpea mix among three bowls, topping with equal amounts of the dressing
15. Drizzle it over slowly to activate your taste buds as you pour

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